Far too crowded to be labelled "serene", this park is gorgeous. Meandering dirt trails through a "wooded" section lead to a well used paved trail along the rivers edge. If you just feel like strolling, you can visit the botanical gardens where the Parks and a Recreation Department have done a beautiful job designing garden beds..or you can sit by a small waterfall and get lost in the sounds of rushing waters.
We visited today, Labour Day in 2016...the parking lot was a nightmare and the place was packed. I'm sure on a normal day, it would be lovely to walk through the grounds and explore small nooks and crannies.