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    Callahan Park

    4.7 (12 reviews)

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    Patty M.

    The trail follows the creek. It's still icy, so shoe spikes/chains recommended. Creek babbling is relaxing.

    Joyce T.

    Galena's secret park and trail paradise. Park has a bunch of sheltered picnic tables, grass field, 2 large playgrounds and cemented perimeter walkway. The trail is another great treat! When the cement walkway ends, a shady wonderland of hiking opens up! Well maintained trails that meander aside the creek, golf course and beautiful homes. Not treacherous. No one had walking sticks. Loves the birds and cool shade. Lots of guiding signs.

    Eco over sanitation?

    Seems like a caring Eco sign until you realize there are no restrooms for the children to use, unless you count the woods. Also, no trash cans; and the water fountain is still turned off. Otherwise it is a nice long narrow park. First there are picnic tables (no trash cans), then a grassy area with a sidewalk leading up to two play structures. The kids did have fun, but it's the first time they asked if they could leave for home. Usually I have to promise to bring them back..

    Katherine F.

    Phillip Annie Callahan Park is a beautiful and secret park nestled in a forest next to Mt. Rose Highway. I stumbled upon this park as I was looking for parks in the south to enjoy in the summer with my family. I was shocked at how a beautiful park like this could be kept as a secret for so long. In the 5 years I've been visiting, it's always been low key and peaceful. I'm guessing that people probably pass it by and head straight to the nearby, well known, Galena Regional Park. Although the park is on the small side with one pavilion, limited paved pathways, two play structures, a couple of pretty decent grass areas, and a sprinkling of picnic tables, it also serves as a great place for endless outdoor activities and adventures. There's a creek that lines the park that people of all ages enjoy, especially during hot summers (not a bad alternative to swimming considering the pandemic). There are multiple access points throughout the park, making social distancing easy to do. A favorite activity me and my kids love to do is to bring a floating toy (think rubber ducks and toy boats) and release it down the creek for the other to intercept. During dry winters, the part of the creek next to the playground can dry up. In this case, start walking on the trail to get to the bigger parts if you're interested in water play. You can't miss them because they are very inviting with loud sounds. Shade is plentiful and there's a short loop trail within the park that beginner hikers can access with the sounds of the creek playing in the background. There really is nothing better than having both shade and a beautiful creek accompanying you throughout a hike. To access the short loop, follow past the end of the path into the dirt area. Keep going until you find a bridge. Turn right onto the bridge (before fence) that points back to Callahan Park. The trail will end at the parking lot of the trailhead of Galena Creek Trail. You then walk two min. up back to the parking lot. Alternatively, you can branch off onto Galena Creek Trail that leads to even more trails of all levels. The short loop is simple, short and sweet. Me, my 2 and 4 year old did it today with no problems at all. This sweet park is a go-to during hot summers, hiking, bike riding, picnics, and small events. There are no restrooms next to the playgrounds, but a porta potty can be found at the trailhead of Galena Creek Trail which is about a two min. walk back toward Mt. Rose on the left. For adults, this is not a problem but for kids, it could be a different story. For this reason, I like to keep my portable toilet with liners in my car for when my little ones need relief. This allows us to enjoy the park without having to worry about leaving for potty breaks. Notes: -Beautiful with golden foliage during fall -Great shade during summers -wildflowers in spring -wildlife -no restrooms on site but porta potty 2 min. away -Small play structure is shaded. Big one is partially shaded. Swings for both big and smaller children available -ideal for picnics -ideal for photo shoots -there's a short paved path that slopes downward that my kids love riding down on their plasma cars and bikes -horse and dog friendly -mountain biking paths -horseshoe pits -Pavilion is non-reservable . BBQ pit available. -water fountain and benches -Brown's Creek Loop is a beautiful, longer hike nearby -download the All Trails app for detailed reviews, trail information, photos, directions. Look up Galena Creek Trail. The app also navigates you so you don't get lost. -great for photography -kids love throwing piles of leaves into the air. educational opportunities to teach them about seasons and bodies of water, water cycle, etc.

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    Adriana A.

    I like to take Elsie, my dog, for walks to different places so we can both get to know our new city. Callahan Park was our choice this morning. What a magical place. The smell of fresh pine, the fresh breeze, the tall trees, the crisp blue skies, the sound of rolling water and the gigantic pine cones lying on the floor made us feel like we were in a forest out of a fairy tale. There are a few trails that allow exploring the park at leisure. We forgot that it was just another regular weekday, that I had to work, and got lost enjoying a really long walk in this picture perfect place. We came across a few peeps jogging, riding bikes and walking dogs but for the most part, it felt like we had our own little piece of forest. Picnic tables and a small playground make it the perfect place for birthday parties or family gatherings. It is pet-friendly, dogs can be off the leash on the trails. There are poopie pouch dispensers by the parking area and dog lovers seem to be very responsible about cleaning after their furry friends as I did not see droppings. This is a beautiful park and I can't wait to go back and enjoy its beauty during the fall and winter.

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    Amanda M.

    This park is beautiful. It's tucked away in Galena and has some great scenery. There's a creek that runs through the park and is very serene. There is a trail that we did not do, but it seemed to have a few people on it, at least(judging by the cars in the parking lot). There is a covered picnic area, 2 playground structures, swings, lots of grass to run around in and plenty of tables and benches. The only downside is that I felt a little uneasy being alone with my kids here - it's in a secluded area and there was nobody else there, so it made me feel a little unsafe for those reasons. Other than that it's a fantastic park. We will definitely be back, but I'll bring my husband next time.

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