Washington Park

My 19 month old toddler gets a solid dose of some basic necessary exposure at this park:) From the top: *Side note for caretakers-- It has a little parking lot which fills up fast during peak hours HOWEVER there is super easily accessible FREE street parking if need be.* The playground itself has two separate play structures. One for the older young kids / one for toddlers. Wood chips as the base of the play area. (Meh.) Relatively clean. Mixed culture's, which is a plus, frequent this park. The universal language between toddlers is 'Play Time' 😂❤️🥰!! Pickle ball happens here on a regular basis throughout the week. There's a basketball court, a nice one at that. Teenagers unite to play ball AND there are a mini set of bleachers for spectators 😃. So there are plenty of opportunities for my boy to experience/ observe people playing sports in real life. There are two groomed fields used for soccer & football practice...or to fly kites.... Or a blanket & basket styled picnic 😃! Short lived walking trail to the bus line. I believe weekly events/activities are hosted here to keep the spirit of unity, camaraderie & FUN alive❤️❤️❤️ Con--no working water fountain. Surrounding area & parts of the park itself are under construction.

2 years ago

On my first visit to the Twin Cities I visited the park and enjoyed the pickleball courts. Beautiful park with lots of amenities.

9 months ago

Playground fine, but much broken glass beside the playground and around the tables and building. Someone is or has recently been living here. Clothing and smashed liquor bottles. Would have been quite creepy if there hadn't been many people playing tennis in the adjacent courts. Don't reccomend.

2 years ago

While the park looks great - the basketball courts are fresh and the baby swings have a spot for mom or dad to swing in front of the baby... I was specifically at Washington Park for the pickleball courts! They are great, by the way. Good lines, no cracks on the hardtop, convenient fences to divide the two halves (no division between courts on the same side), easy entry/exit on both sides. The parking lot could be bigger, but other than that it's a great park and great pickleball courts!

2 years ago

Decent courts. Typically recreational / lower level rated players are here each time I've visited. There's no fencing between courts. So if there are others there (which seems to typically be the case these days with pickleball) expect a fair amount of "ball in!" Interruptions during your matches.

2 years ago