Memorial Park (Assessed by Maria)

Memorial Park

24176 Mission Blvd

The moment I arrived at the park, I knew i was going to like it. Memorial Park is perfect for friends and families to gather. There are a total of ten picnic tables and two BBQ pits at the park; perfect for any family or social gathering. The park area is very spacious and calm. The large amount of shade provided at the park makes it very relaxing and perfect for the summer time. Also, the park is very maintained. The park also has a stage, two clean bathrooms, two BBQ pits, and a fence surrounding both play structures.  There is also a large tennis court for adults to play tennis at. If the park itself isn’t for you, there is a pool. Although there is a fee to enter the pool, it is very affordable for families. Overall, this is a very nice, clean park.

Park Assessment

Is there a play structure for toddlers? If so, are play areas fenced

Yes, there are two play structures with a fence between them.

What play structures are present at this park?

There are slides and swings.

Would you enjoy hanging out in the park?

Yes, I would enjoy hanging out here because the park is free and big.

What fun stuff is in the park?

There is a swimming pool and two BBQ pits.

What type of terrain is at this park?

There is grass, wood chips, and lots of trees.

Are there public toilets?

Yes.

Maintenance:

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

No, the park is really clean.

Is the park well maintained?

Yes.

Are there any park identification signs?

Yes, one sign states that there are no bikes allowed in the park.

Park Safety

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

I actually do feel comfortable in this park due to the fact that it is very open.

Would you feel safe walking through the park at night?

I would not feel safe walking through this park at night.

Does the park feel isolated?

No, it does not feel isolated.

Is there lighting in the park?

Yes, there are lights at the entrance as well as the other surrounding areas.

Recommendations

It would be nice if the water fountain were fixed.

Tennyson Park (Assessed by Maria)

Tennyson Park

At the Intersection of Manon and Huntwood.

This is a wonderful park that has a skating area and a basketball court.  There is also a beautiful play structure that is for children aged 3-12 years old.  The park feels safe because there is a fire department across the street and there are other stores close by. I did see a few homeless people living at the park during my visit. Yet on the whole, the park is very well maintained.

Park Assessment

Is there a play structure for toddlers? If so, are play areas fenced?

Yes, there is a play structure for kids under 13 years old.

What play structures are present at this park?                                                         

There are slides, swings, and a spinning wheel.

Would you enjoy hanging out in the park?

It would depend on the time of day since at night it seems like there might be a lot of gang activity here.

What fun stuff is in the park?

There are eight picnics tables as well as two BBQ pits.

What type of terrain is at this park?

There is grass, wood chips, and dirt.

Are there public toilets?

Yes, but the toilets are only open during the afternoon.

Maintenance:

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

Yes, in few places you will find graffiti as well as trash.

Are there any park identification signs?

Yes there are a few different signs. One sign discusses park rules: No dogs allowed without a leash, no smoking, and no camping.

Park Safety:

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

I do feel safe in the park during daylight hours because two streets surround it and there is a fire department across the street.

Would you feel safe walking through the park at night?

No, I would not feel safe walking through the park during the night due to the fact that there are multiple homeless people living here.

Does the park feel isolated?

No it does not, but I do not necessarily think that the park always feels safe.

Is there lighting in the park?

Yes the park has lights.

Recommendations:

It would be nice if the water fountain were fixed.

Greenwood Park (Assessed by Adrian)

Greenwood Park

At the Intersection of Eden and Middle

I found this park to be very beautiful and shady. There is a very big play structure that is about 20 feet tall. All of the grass is green and luscious, making this park a very nice place to sit and relax. Additionally, the park feels very safe to me and seems like a very good place to bring young children.

Park Assessment

Is there a play structure for toddlers?

The play structure is for children aged 4-12 years old. The park is fenced off from the main street but there is no fencing on the other side.

What play structures are present at this park?

There are swings for both adults and babies. There is also one very big play structre.

Would you enjoy hanging out in the park?

Yes, because it is very peaceful and shady.

What fun stuff is in the park?

There are tables and barbecue grills.

What type of terrain is at this park?

The terrain is mostly all grass. There is also a cement path and wood chips.

Are there public toilets?

No, there are no toilets.

Maintenance:

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

No, there is no graffiti here at all and the tables are well painted.

Is the park well maintained?

Yes, the park is well maintained.

Are there any park identification signs?

Yes, there are two.

Park Safety:

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

I feel safe in this park because there does not seem to be gang violence or drugs nearby.

Would you feel safe walking through the park at night?

Yes, but there are no lights at all so it wouldn’t be a good idea to come here at night unless you were with friends.

Does the park feel isolated?

No.

Is there lighting in the park?

No, there is none at all.

Recommendations:

It would be nice if lights were put in at this park. Additionally, the play structure needs to be fixed.

Eden Greenway (Assessed by Adrian)

Eden Greenway

A linear park stretching from Hesperian to 880.

When I first walked into this park I was surprised by how big it was. This park seems like a very nice place to go for a walk with friends and family. It is also a great place to take your kids to run around at. Though there is no play structure, there is a lot of great space for kids to roam.

Park Assessment

Is there a play structure for toddlers? If so, are play areas fenced?

There is no play structure.  The park seems to be designed for children aged 5-12.

What play structures are present at this park?

There are adult swings, a pull-up bar, and a basketball court.

Would you enjoy hanging out in the park?

Yes, because the park is about 2 acres long and about 100 feet wide.

What fun stuff is in the park?

There are no picnic tables or BBQ grills. The park is mostly for playing basketball, soccer, and football, or for strolling.

What type of terrain is at this park?

There is grass, a cement trail, and woodchips.

Are there public toilets?

No, there are no toilets on this park.

Maintenance:

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

There was some graffiti, but the graffiti is now painted over.

Is the park well maintained?

Yes, the park is well maintained, though the grass in some parts is dry.

Are there any park identification signs?

Yes, there are 5 of them.

Park Safety:

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

I do feel safe at this park because it is surrounded on both sides by streets so that there are a lot of people that would be able to see you if something was happening.  

Would you feel safe walking through the park at night?

I would feel safe especially if I were with friends.

Does the park feel isolated?

No, the park is very spacious.

Is there lighting in the park?

Yes, there are a lot of lights throughout the whole park.  

Recommendations:

It would be nice if there were at least two tables and two barbecue grills.  In addition, there should be metal poles added to the bike pits so that there is a place for people to lock up their bike.