1Play area2Restroomsabout 250 ft from the play area3Parkingabout 250 ft from the play area4Picnic tablesabout 150 ft from the play area5Covered shelterabout 200 ft from the play area6Drinking fountainabout 50 ft from the play area7Fountainabout 300 ft from the play area8BBQ grillabout 200 ft from the play area
Drawn from aerial imagery, showing the real layout.
Guide
Good to know
Good for a picnic
Picnic facilities on site, with room to sit and eat near the play area.
Official listing
Good for hot days
Splash pad on site, with some reported shade.
Mentioned by 12 visitors · 2017–2026
Works well for younger kids
Visitors report equipment suited to under-5s.
Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2017–2026
Great for ages 5 and up
The creative animal structures, climbing obstacles, and rock wall appeal to elementary-age children who enjoy physical challenges.
Bring water and sun protection
The playground has minimal shade and the misting pad provides only light cooling on hot days.
Skip the bathrooms
Multiple reviewers report the restrooms are dirty and frequently occupied by unhoused individuals.
Avoid peak evening hours
Reviewers recommend visiting during daytime hours and avoiding the park after dark due to safety concerns.
Plan extra time for walking
The parking area is a distance from the playground, making it difficult for parents with toddlers or strollers.
Distilled from 100 visitor reviews.
Crowds
When it gets busy
Weekday mornings are generally quiet; weekend afternoons get busiest.
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How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 100 visitor reviews; playground outlines and amenity positions from OpenStreetMap (ODbL), which is also what the size is measured on; aerial imagery from USGS (2023). Attributes appear only when the evidence clears our confidence bar, and review text is never republished. The unedited aerial shows tree cover, which is our second check on shade. Read the method · Report a mistake