My roomie comes down here with the pup a lot.They love it! But finally I got my very own self down to see what the commotion is about.
I love it too!
So glad they (mysterious 'they' people who build parks) have done something so great with this former waste of space. Winding paths through plants and ponds. Grassy areas to sit and chill or play with your pup or young'uns. I saw dozens of bees in the gardens. BEES! I'm so happy they have a fun place to drink tons of flowers and be around their fun buzzy friends. Don't worry, they were very focused on the flowers, and not at all focused on me.
We wandered down to the play area to check it out. Super fun. Big slide, teeter-totter, and swings. I'm young at heart and took a turn on the swings myself, just to make sure they were up to par. The splash pad wasn't splashy, but it looked like it'd be tons o' fun with the water turned on.
I'll be coming back.
Giving it 4 stars for now. But when it's completed, i'll update :)
p.s. there is also some revitalizing going on underneath the overpass at Eastern Ave. More playground structures on the West side of River, and some basketball hoops on the East side. Bring a ball down and enjoy a game in the shade.