This post is for anyone that is looking for the perfect picnic location and just so happens to live in the far West region of the United States (think California, Utah and Nevada!). Picnics are a great way to spend a lazy weekend afternoon but it is often difficult to choose the perfect picnic location. In this blog entry I will recommend five of the best parks that the far West has to offer. So what are you waiting for? Pack up your old fashioned picnic basket with picnic supplies and pick a park for a picnic!
The first park I recommend is Sunset Park. Sunset Park is located at 2601 E. Sunset Road, Las Vegas, Nevada. This park is in one word, fabulous! Located on 14 fun filled acres there is something for everyone! Whether you want to have a simple family picnic or do a little trout fishing you are guaranteed to have a relaxing and fun afternoon in the great outdoors! Sunset Park also has a dog run (for those of you that want to bring along your four-legged friend), several playgrounds, a disc golf course and even an area to sail your remote control boat. If sports are more your speed, then you will want to take advantage of the basketball courts, running tracks and tennis courts. During the holiday winter months don’t miss the Gift of Light drive through light show. See, I told you there was something for everyone!
Next, allow me to tell you about Roxbury Park located in Beverly Hills, California. This up-scale park has a little something for everyone. There are tennis and basket ball courts for those interested in a quick pick-up game after your picnic lunch, a pirate themed playground for the little adventurers in your life, sand volley ball courts and of course, plenty of room for picnickers and sunbathers. If lawn tennis and croquet are more your speed, be sure to take advantage of the free lessons! Though you may not find a pond at Roxbury Park, it is in a convenient, central location and is sure to have something of interest for even the pickiest picnickers.
Remember the popular cartoon and television show, Dennis the Menace? Of course you do! Well if you live in or near Monterey, California be sure to visit the Dennis the Menace Playground! You might have to explain to your children who exactly Dennis the Menace is, but don’t let that stop you (or make you feel old). This playground is one of the most popular playgrounds that the city of Monterey has to offer. The Dennis the Menace Playground first opened in 1956 and was designed by the creator of Dennis the Menace cartoon, Mr. Hank Ketcham. The playground is open from 10:00 in the morning and closes at dusk. The best part is, there is no charge! Did you get that people? FREE! There are many, many things to do at this playground including a tot play area, picnic grounds, a giant slide, a climbing wall, a play boat, an adventure ship, hedge maze and SO MUCH MORE! If you get the chance and want a true picnic adventure at one of the best playground in California, I highly recommend the Dennis the Menace Playground!
Liberty Park, which is located at 600 E. 1000 S. Salt Lake City, Utah is quite large, not to mention quite popular! Located on approximately 80 acres of open land, Liberty Park is the perfect picnic location as there is certainly no shortage of fun things to do. The park’s public facilities include picnic areas, a concession stand, a large pond, horseshoe pits, swimming pool, basketball, volley ball and tennis courts, a jogging path and a greenhouse. Liberty Park is filled with large open spaces that fill up quickly with picnickers (especially on weekend afternoons!). It also has a large water fountain that children are allowed to play in on hot summer days. Many festivals are held at Liberty Park each year so don’t be surprised if you find a LOT of people when you arrive. Also, don’t forget your picnic blanket; it will definitely come in handy!
Last but not least the final park I am going to feature in this post is William Land Park located in Sacramento, California. William Land Park is wonderful but what I really want to tell you about is Fairytale town which is located within William Land Park (yes, a park within a park). For a small fee (free for children under two - $4.50 for everyone else) this fun filled adventure park is sure to please even the smallest picnicker. Located on over two acres of fun-filled land, Fairytale Park brings nursery rhymes to life! There are over 25 colorful playgrounds that allow your child’s imagination to run wild. Whether your child is a fan of Peter Rabbit, Robin Hood, or Mary and her little lamb, fun will be had by all! Of course, there are plenty of places to picnic so don’t forget your picnic basket!
So there you have it, five popular and fun-filled parks! If you happen to live in the far West region of the United States, what are you waiting for? Pick a park, pack up your picnic supplies and go make some memories! Have fun!
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