Birchfield Park (Assessed by Veronica)

Birchfield Park

Santa Clara and West Winton Ave  

The first thing I noticed when I saw Birchfield Park was the massive amount of open space. This is important to me because my family and I like to play soccer games. I really liked how there are many areas in the park where one can have a seat while still being able to view the whole park. The park has a nice picnic area with many tables to sit at and a place to have a barbeque. The nice part about the picnic area is that it is near the play structure so that one can keep an eye on their young one(s). Not only is this a nice park for me to bring my friends and family to, but it is also a  nice park for me to bring my dog to. I love how this park is surrounded by trees because they provide a nice shaded area to sit down at and relax.

Park Assessment

Is there a play structure for toddlers?

There is a descent play structure for ages 8-12 without fencing.

What play structures are present at this park?

Swings, slides.

Would you enjoy hanging out in the park?

I would enjoy hanging out here because there is a lot of open space to do what you want and to have a picnic with friends and family

What fun stuff is in the park?

Many picnic tables, 8 BBQ pits, benches spread out through the park, a water fountain, and a basketball court.

What type of terrain is at this park?

Many areas with grass and a play structure that has wood chips.

Are there public toilets?

Yes, they are pretty clean.

Maintenance:

Is there graffiti, vandalism, or litter at this park?

There is one spot on a slide with some graffiti but otherwise the park is very clean.

Is the park well maintained?

Yes, there are many trashcans throughout the park.

Are there any park identification signs?

The signs are at the entrances of the park.

Park Safety

Please comment on the safety of the park and the surrounding area.

I feel very comfortable because there is a police station across the street and I am able to see what is going on across the other side of the park.

Would you feel safe walking through the park at night?

I would feel safe walking through the park because it is calm and has lighting to lead the way.

Does the park feel isolated?

No, it is on the corner of a busy intersection

Is there lighting in the park?

There are about five light poles in the park.

Recommendations

The basketball court pavement needs some improvement and there needs to be more light poles spread throughout the park. 

Other notes

There is no parking lot so one must park on the street.