Across the street from the Capitol Building, Capitol Park is well placed for downtown gatherings. It's small and doesn't have some of the amenities that other area parks have. But, what it lacks in playground equipment (none), fountains (nope), and rose gardens (again, nada), it more than makes up for in location, charming brick walkways, grassy picnic area, plenty of benches, shade trees, and ample downtown people/activity watching.
I've been to a few 5k runs and/or walks that have either started or ended here as it's just the right size and the State Capitol right across the street makes for great group racer photos. The annual Capitol Classic ends here, the YMCA's annual Halloween run begins and ends here, as does The Zombie Walk.
There aren't bathrooms in the park, but you are right downtown--so there are certainly bathrooms nearby. If I worked downtown, I would definitely head here on warm sunny days for a little picnic lunch. read more