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    Parasol Park

    4.7 (20 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Ping L.

    A private neighborhood mini park within a housing development but has all the necessary elements. There is a volley ball court that doubles as a basketball ball hoop area. The playground has plenty of sandy areas and riding equipment plus the usual playground sets. They even have a zip line which is a bit unusual for a small park. There are grills on site and a separate picnic pavilion with tables and chairs. Notably there is a mini veggie garden with raised soil beds for common veggies like carrot, kale, cauliflower, cabbage etc. There are various herbs and fruit trees including persimmon, figs and guava surrounding the garden plot. What is interesting is that you can harvest the veggies when they are ready and with permission. We visited there on a Saturday near noon. The sky was gloomy till the sun showed up and everything was nice. The place only had several families with kids there but didn't really feel crowded in spite of the park's small size. Highly recommended for family in the neighborhood with young kids.

    Lizelle P.

    This is a unique park that is a breath of fresh air compared to the regular generic parks around town! For starters the playground is made entirely of wood and the shades of brown make you feel like you're playing in the forest or in a tree house. There's a large play structure meant for over 5yo along with a sand box, a climbing structure and a very popular zip line. Also available is table tennis, chess table and a volleyball court with a cart of balls which my toddler had a lot of fun with! The flooring is clean and safe- either sand, grass, rubber or woodchips. There's plenty of nooks with cool lounge chairs for you to relax. How can I not give this park anything less than a 5 star rating?

    Neil E.

    Initially, I had a preconceived notion that this park would be comparable to the other 5 Points parks(Beacon & Pavillion). Driving up to this park i didn't see a vast grass field, instead I was greeted with large mature oak trees and an outdoor volleyball court. The park is much smaller than Beacon and Pavillion Park, yet the park does not disappoint. Upon parking, it was easy to see that this park is not about quantity; rather, quality! Over all the theme of the park has gone away from the industrial modern look of current parks. With the playground built with log structures, unfinished wood, and with minimal metal; there's a strong theme of interconnection with nature. There's also elements of mid century modernism. Things that stand out from other parks: - There's a Zipline that can zip kids for about 100 feet! - the BBQ grills are either the Green Big Egg's or Weber's wood and charcoal respectively and propane grill/griddle - there's a variety of unique seats and tables to lounge in - an adjustable volleyball/badminton court - a propane fire pit that look very Scandinavian - white metal ping pong tables that look like tiny ships Aside from the park, there's the community rec center. Have you ever watched the show Lost? Think Dharma Initiative! When I first walked in it was as if I walked into a bomb shelter from the 60's or 70's. It's furnished with Mid century modern furniture throughout. There are vintage records of Elvis, Beatles, the doors etc. to top it all of there's a functioning record player that connects to the speakers. So basically, it feels as if Ikea, REI, and Bobby Flay hooked up to create this retro-outdoorsy-grilltastic park.

    Dawn A.

    This park is rad! Blends retro style wooden play structures with modern architecture. It's a large flat, clean space with plenty of parking and covered places to sit. My kids loved the zip line. That's definitely the most popular attraction. I loved the garden and the old school BBQ's. There are ping pong tables, a green house with gardening workshops on the weekend, cumquat trees, lounge chairs, a wooden bridge, and pathways for riding bikes or scooters. Bring your camera and take lots of pics!

    Romy C.

    I came here for a quick walk on Mother's day with my mom and her friends. The park is in very good condition in terms of cleanliness and overall upkeep and there are a lot of amenities available. There is a greenhouse, a planting area, barbecue pit, guesthouse, playground, multiple ping pong tables, and even a zip-line! Also, there is a huge tree that's absolutely beautiful. I have no idea how old it is, but it looks older than my grandma. On the trail, I saw only families, and young couples and also met Benny the poodle (I attached some photos).

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    Eli V.

    Inviting, modern & clean. The zipline, gardening center & pockets of play areas are so fun! Also cozy rocking chairs throughout the park. There is also a security guard, great to keep it in line & I think the park is meant for residents although it looks public.

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    Excellent park with a great location. It's always clean. My family and I love walking in this park

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    What a beautiful park for kids to play!! Very peaceful, very clean!!

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    There is a zip line for kids 5-12 & a lot of other cool stuff to climb on etc The kids had a blast trying everything out!

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    Pretty cool! The zip line is fun for kids and my son and friends had a blast. It's clean and well shaded too so you aren't super duper hot.

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