They weren't kidding about this place being a pocket park. It's very small and located on a corner…read morein the Pinehurst neighborhood. There's really nothing here at all other than a couple small benches and a grassy area. This place mostly consisted of people who live in the neighborhood walking their dogs or taking a stroll. This is a nice place for peace and quiet if you're in the area.

This park is an absolute gem in the middle of the Pinehurst neighborhood. It is cute and small for…read morea leisurely stroll or an afternoon reading. A small locomotive is perfect for climbing, curious children. There is a small path around the small tree-lined lot as well as a well-maintained circular patio. There isn't much more to it, but the size contributes to its charm. I would love to make my backyard look like this little spot.

Nice little community park for you, your family, friends, dogs, and kids. Street parking only but…read moreplenty of open spaces during the week in the morning and afternoon. There's a nice trail for you to walk your dog and kids. Little section for kids to play in playground. Plenty of seating area and tables for a picnic. Usually take my dog here before I head to his vet appointments at Greenwood Animal Hospital off Aurora Ave.

Pretty clean park with much space to run and frolic, as well as neighboring playgrounds for other…read morethe younger and the youngest of kids, including a sand box, complete wth the ever-popular digger! In the summertime they also participate in the feeding children lunch program. As well, Field Day, where kids can get a free book from the Greenwood librarian and special prizes for participating in the activities set up around the field. Not much shade, so be prepared if you come in the peak heat/sun of day.

Me and the dogs love it here! We use the trail that can be entered from the skate park, and it is…read morelovely. The trail is a long loop, mostly on a boardwalk and mostly covered. This is perfect for a hot day where you need shade for a walk, or a drizzly day- as the tree cover blocks the rain and the boardwalk blocks the mud. You can also see the salmon swimming up the river here if you go at the right time! Totally magical and wonderful. Though it is in a neighborhood and next to the school, you kind of feel like you are in the middle of the forest. Parking is always easy here- lot's of street parking along the neighborhood road. Look for the gates to enter either end of the trail to the left of the skatepark. So fun!

COVID-era review: My family came here for a short hike on the trails. There were a number of…read morepeople at the playground/skate park even though it was technically closed. The trails were relatively well maintained but not particularly wide and, as others have said - quite a bit of garbage around. Lots of fun things to look at and very accessible for our kids. I did notice that a number of trees look like they are unhealthy and perhaps needed to be taken down. Lots of shade for a warm day.

Probably one of the best parks in Monroe! Even though it's just off Highway 2, it feels peaceful…read moreonce you're there. The lake may be man-made, but it's beautiful and makes for a relaxing stroll along the walking path. There are plenty of spots around the lake to spread out a picnic blanket, cast a fishing line, or launch a canoe or kayak. They also have covered picnic shelters that can be reserved for BBQs, birthday parties, or other gatherings. The park is well maintained. The playground is in great shape for kids, and the restrooms were surprisingly clean. There are basketball courts, tennis courts, baseball fields, and lots of open space to enjoy. There's plenty of parking, which makes visiting easy.

This park has everything! Undercover first come first serve tables. Big playground for kids with so…read moremany swings. Tennis courts, big lake to walk around, lots of parking. Nice big restrooms

Steve and I were in Monroe and were trying to find something to do. We were waiting for some people…read moreto meet at the fairgrounds in town and had some time to kill so we picked this park for a small excursion. It's beautiful being so close to the river and at the time there was fog present which for me I often enjoy as it adds layers and atmosphere at certain times and it did so here. There were also sand bars near the river we went on. The path we used started at another park, right next to Al Borlin and then led us back to Al Borlin. We wouldn't have known the difference between the two parks if it wasn't for the signs posted. We got some beautiful views of the mountains (which I think were the Enchantments) and of the river again from a different vantage point. This park would be great to come to during any of the four seasons as you are bound to get some beauty each time along with the seasonal aspect at work.

We live in the apartments by this park. Every time my 5 year old and I would go, bums everywhere…read more They built a little compound under a beautiful old tree by the creek. At night you can see lighters flicking on and off. Our apartment faces the creek and I hear people screaming at all hours of the night. I would never go there alone. It's sad because it's so beautiful but not safe. unfortunately, the police cant do anything unless they are committing a crime.

Wallingford Playfield is the main park in the namesake neighborhood where mostly families take…read moretheir children for some play time. There are also some areas for Basketball & Tennis. Wallingford Playfield is mostly a wide-open field where students from the nearby high school are often practicing field games, usually Frisbee and Soccer. When these activities aren't taking place, it's often a unofficial off leash park for dogs of the neighborhood to run and play through the park. There is a playground that looks fairly new and well-kept that children are often on. On the back side of the park are some tables where folks can sit and maybe have a picnic. Presently there is a petition posted around the neighborhood to save the park as it's at risk of being redone as an official field for the schools. The biggest issue is that the field will be changed to artificial turf. There is a website that goes into all the details and hopes to preserve the park. Personally, I think the Park is fine as is but have not strong opinion on the matter. As it stands Wallingford Playfield is a nice park that I enjoy walking through occasionally.

What a lovely neighborhood wading pool. What I lived from here is that everybody knows each other…read morefrom preeschol or Kindergarten making it super fun for little ones when they find each other at the park. Big parties enjoy the swing at the playground. It also has a great drum station. Very attractive for toddlers. Kids will also hang out by the climbing net. A lot of movement for sure. Lots of kids. Some of them were in summer camps with their guides :) Restrooms just steps aside the pool. Loved that there is a "deeper" part so todds can swim. Everyone is friendly. Benches around to sit and watch. But it can be tricky to find shade sometimes. Just 2 sits :S It also has a kind of beach for babies. There is plenty of room to run down the park. Green grass makes it nice :) Street next to the park can be closed for neighbors only. Parking was no problem though.

One of our favorite parks because of the size and multiple play structures!…read more Usually a lot of parking during the day and not that crowded so it's fun for my kiddo to run around and enjoy the playground by herself.

I have come to Shoreview Park throughout my life for a variety of active purposes, be it as part of…read moremy soccer team, track and field practice, taking the dog for a walk/run on-leash, getting in running shape, and taking/doing biodiversity plots as part of my Environmental Science class at Shoreline Community College. There are a number of play fields, two set-up for baseball/softball and one we used for soccer games. The grassy unfenced baseball field serves as a good place for running drills and soccer warm-up. Prior to the addition of the playground by the soccer field there used to be a grassy area where we could stretch and do some warm-up exercises. There is a trail/path around the outside of the soccer field that I have paced and is approximately 0.2 miles (without cutting corners) so five laps makes a mile. I find this field to be a perfect place to get back into running shape. It is tucked away from the road, so it does not feel like one is running on display for the roadway. Trails to the North/Northeast take you to Boeing Creek Park, and trails to the East/Northeast take you to the Shoreline Community College Off-Leash Dog Park (also called the Shoreview Off-Leash Dog Park). Trails to the North/Northwest/West of the athletic fields take you past Hidden Lake. I came here recently, this past Saturday the 30th of May 2020, and today, the 1st of June 2020. On Saturday it was raining and I brought the dog, Schatzi the Münsterländer, along with me to walk a little ways on the trails, do some exploring, and run a few laps together. Schazti was soaking wet by the end and when I went to grab a towel from the trunk of the car she was so excited to get someplace dry she jumped right in. I got her to go to the back seat, and had the towels to wipe her down. None of the fields get particularly muddy, so it was mostly plant and grass that stuck to her fur and some dirt that I had to worry about when she got in the car. Today I came to run a few laps on my own and explore the park a little more as it has been a while since I had last done that. I arrived around 9:40 a.m. and left around 10:10 a.m. By the time I was leaving the parking lots were starting to fill up. Busy place on a clear day and a healthy reminder that summer is coming! A fun park with a variety of offerings that change with the seasons so there is always something to do or explore no matter the time of year.

Lawton Park is the epitome of a neighborhood park and contains two play structures and little…read moreleague field. It's a bit of an odd trek entering in on 26 Ave as it's a significantly steep climb. Leaving past Williams Avenue also doesn't look on the map like the trail goes through the woods, but boy does it and those mildly creepy woods spit you out right onto 29th Ave. The park itself was incredibly clean and while it didn't boast much seating or culture (the one star loss), it does seem to be aimed at the Elementary School age since it nearly adjoins Lawton Elementary School. I could easily see the school using the field for their local team. For the most part Lawton Park is probably meant only as a park for the school and locals, and doesn't seem to be aimed at being anything other than a children's recreation area so unless you're bringing children here, it's probably not going to be your cup of tea.