This little gem of a park is perfect if you are looking for some space to yourself...there is hardly ever anybody there! The location, on a bluff overlooking the Truckee Meadows, is gorgeous and peaceful, if you ignore the cars driving by on California. There is plenty of flat grassy space for a game of bocce or croquet (just don't hit the balls out toward the street!), and a crescent path that follows the edge of the bluff with plenty of overlook benches to sit and enjoy a sunset. At the edge of the park is a really sweet little playground that is clean and safe with a well-designed jungle gym, a little rock climbing wall, two slides, and two toddler swings. There is also a table with a grill next to the playground, if you feel like having a picnic.
The main problem with this park is that there is no parking, you have to park across California on Newlands Circle and cross the street. Despite the well-marked crosswalk, drivers on California rarely stop. Be VERY careful when crossing here! That is the reason I dropped one star. read more