Lotsa rules!
I left this park shaking my head.......
I can understand the no smoking rule, but there's a sign that says No Dogs On Park. Huh?
I saw the same No Dogs On Park sign earlier in the day at Veteran's Park at Culver & Overland, and I also saw dogs off leash there, chasing frisbees.
At Blanco Park, I didn't see any dogs, but I sure did see a lot of signs bearing rules:
Picnic tables by permit only. (jeeeeez........)
No golf.
No hardball.
No model airplane flying.
There are 2 ball fields but:
No adult soccer (over 18).
Despite all these rules, the park space is shabby. The grass on the ball fields, although nice and thick to walk on, is a field of clover that looks like it hasn't been mowed in quite awhile. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Quo-3y3YyVgCNe59ucHyFg?select=DU6McQ0ncZMKPnd70plEsQ
Maybe it would help if they allowed everyone to play soccer......
The picnic area was messy, too. Odd, if the rules limit use of the picnic tables..... http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Quo-3y3YyVgCNe59ucHyFg?select=MladVjCCQyJ6VDeYgX174A
So. There are two softball fields (no hardball, remember). http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Quo-3y3YyVgCNe59ucHyFg?select=ESo219gPQNAEe40O4wPJjg
And 4 basketball courts that were in full use (for roller hockey, haha) on Sunday afternoon. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Quo-3y3YyVgCNe59ucHyFg?select=3EPI3f860LVOrG4ap0ZVgQ
There's a kiddie playground, as well as an after school program. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Quo-3y3YyVgCNe59ucHyFg?select=Aqlx_9wubEiPI-X_Nv_x-A
There's a fitness course that's a little the worse for wear. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Quo-3y3YyVgCNe59ucHyFg?select=ArQX_8lqRMdLdP8r1X_T_w
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People were using the facilities and generally enjoying the three-and-a-quarter acres, though, the reason for my 4 stars. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Quo-3y3YyVgCNe59ucHyFg?select=mpB4ggSXuWIoslxdPRkREA
I rate parks primarily according to how well the space appears to serve its local community.
And, in this regard, Blanco Park is holding its own.
It should be noted that, with the exception of the clubhouse & the tot lot, the park space is reserved for use by the adjacent school during school hours. read more