Rhymes-with-easel Kiesel Park is Auburn's largest park. It has a country-like feel since you have to drive to a more rural area, but it's still not too far from the city center. Kiesel's a popular place for walkers and runners and dog owners since there's a 2.25 mile long walking loop and an off-leash area. Besides the green spaces, other features include a pond and a pavilion which can be reserved. There are real (non-PortaPotty) restrooms too. There's ample and free parking as well.
Kiesel Park also hosts many events, such as Auburn CityFest. After turning onto Chadwick Lane, it seriously took 40 minutes to inch down the road and get to the parking lot. The one-lane road isn't meant to handle an event boasting an attendance of 13,000. The free festival was great fun though, offering a wide range of family-friendly entertainment (powwows, frisbee dogs, jugglers), play areas, bands, vendors, and food trucks. read more