Beautiful, peaceful, and vast yet dynamic, intimate, and serene…read more I came here for the first time on a winter day in the morning around 9am. With lots of open space for parking, I sat in my car and just had my coffee and donut. The view(s) from the parking lot itself was lovely (see 1st pic). The trails, too - although I didn't walk that much - also seemed nice; birds were chirping and the few people were friendly and said hello. Unlike other trails and parks which can be overwhelming in terms of its space and completely deserted at times, this place seemed is planned and paved well; it's doable for non hikers and great for casual walkers. If you are single and or have a dog, a couple, or in a group, this place seems to be for everyone, and it is a great place to come and reflect.

First off extremely nice county employees. They have some amphibians and reptiles on display. As a…read moresnake guy, they take wonderful care of the animals. Also they have exhibits children will like. Could the county modernize this a bit? Yes please! However the exhibits tell a story, about animal species and nature that's in the area. I like that the folks are so approachable. The building is also pretty neat. By all means go behind it, and see what remains of older buildings. Also the pond is active with frogs and turtles. Walk on the deck and the views are pleasant. Parking sometimes on the weekends can be challenging. As for hiking opportunities, the trails are beginner friendly, and provide a way for city folks to enjoy a different experience.

PARKING: Finding parking was tough since the GPS took me to…read morea neighborhood in which the trail followed BEHIND the houses. Clearly I wasn't going to cross someone's backyard to get into the trail so I ended up finding parking across the street (stringfellow rd). The trail entrance is seen from where I parked so I knew I was headed in the right direction. TRAIL: this trail is super relaxing. It follows a nice loud but subtle stream. The trail starts off with soft gravel but eventually becomes more of a "road" and hard gravel trail. Its a straight on trail that has neighboring houses at some edges but still has a lowkey trail vibe. goes on for miles!! Definitely safe to bike in, walk your dog, jog or bring the family. Although I went on a day after it rained so the trail was definitely filled with puddles and mud, it did not strain off the experience (although the puppers did get dirty) One minor thing about the trail is that it doesn't include dog bags/dump stations so make sure you prepare accordingly!

It's still a mystery how to enter the trail, but this is such a beautiful neighbourhood park that…read moreis easy to navigate. After parking in the lot off Melville Ln, we basically walked through a small forest to get on to the trail at the back of one of the baseball fields. Soon came a creek with stepping stones over it, then the real fun began. Clearly parking is no issue here, and this park has more than one entry point. All in all though, the trails are flat and either paved or easy on the feet, and there's more than one bridge and some benches along the trail. I appreciate this green space being maintained and available to the community.

Underrated park with tons of short and not challenging unpaved trails, things to see in the former…read moreestate. Doggy friendly on the leash, and has tons of benches and picnic tables near the visitor center.

This is a beautiful, family-friendly park that has a variety of things for enjoyment. Walleye Pond,…read moreright off the parking lot and near the entrance to trails, seemed to be an attraction all on its own, with the lily pads, viewing decks, and paved trails all around it. Trails are unpaved, which I prefer, and while not wheelchair accessible, the slopes are gentle enough for many adults and children to navigate. The creek that ran along most of the trails was enchanting, and the historical structures such as the smokehouse were fascinating to see and read about. I know there are more this park offers that we didn't get to explore this time, so we'd be glad to visit again in the future. I appreciate this green space being maintained and available to the community.

In terms of athletic fields and maintenance, this is a small but nice park. Well maintained public…read morerestrooms with changing tables too! But the playground is not great. It's one structure with a smaller slide on one end and a slightly taller one at the other. No swings. Not much to do. Could use a refresh.

Poplar Tree is more like a sports field complex than a park - leave the picnic basket at home…read more There's 4 baseball/softball fields, two (excellent) turf soccer/football fields and one grass field. Some are lit at night, but only for scheduled games. Plenty of bleachers for spectators and there are bathrooms on site (yeah actual bathrooms, not a plastic box with a hole).

This park is just a field probably about 50 yards by 70 yards with a sign in the front. I was…read morelooking for some where to get a walk in but this is not the place .

Just your friendly neighborhood soccer field(s) near by!…read more Usually, the turf fields are taken by kids practices and or junior games. The grass field is usually open - no official lines or anything; just an open field where people usually do warm up reps or dogs and their owners running around. The fields are usually open during the mornings and day times - more filled during good weather. They also have trails to walk around and plenty of parking behind the third field in a graveled lot. These fields are also right next to an elementary school. No restrooms or water areas - just open friends. Overall, would recommend 4.5/10 to come have a picnic or bring your dogs to - maybe set up grass volleyball or so but mostly worth for locals who just plan to pop by!

This is mostly a sports field park, lots of soccer and football games are scheduled here for adult…read moreFXA leagues and kids sports teams. The fields are lit at night until around 11pm - at least when games are scheduled. Grass needs a little work, but it's not like pros are playing on it! There are a few stacked bleachers for spectators. Field 3 has steep slopes on three sides, i gotta say it really sucks trudging through the woods or edging up and down a massive hill every time a soccer ball gets kicked out of bounds but I guess it's a good opportunity for everyone else to catch their breath!

Good generally for a dog walk but way inside the suburbs - the park is good during fall season…read morecan see the amber foliage

Field 1 in horrible condition. Uneven, grooves between mound and home. Diet not conditioned so…read morewhen players slide their momentum is stopped

Their strawberry milkshake are the best!! The chicken strips are delicious! I love that everything…read moreis made fresh when you order it!