Although it is not a vacation destination, it's still a great place to relax for those of us who live in the city. I run around the park when the weather is nice and hang out on the beach (do not expect an ocean beach) every once in a while in the summer to catch some sun. The crowd is very diverse but I've never seen anyone that would make you feel threatened.
Perfect place to watch the fireworks on the 4th and the annual Air Show!