Author: Kayla Cain
I’m a “find the silver linings” type of person but with Ballard Park that was a challenge. For example, they do have a bathroom, which is always a plus in my book, but I had to double check to make sure the toilet flushes before I could use it, there was no soap or way to dry your hands. It also gave off the “I haven’t been cleaned since I’ve been established” vibes. The cigarette buds tossed around the sand in the playground made the play area smell like an ashtray.
The silver linings do include a completely fenced in playground, basketball courts, tennis courts, and water access great for boating or kayaking. A rock climbing wall and tall slides make for a fun time for older children.
Pros-
- playground is fenced in
- park has basketball courts, tennis courts, open space to run
- on the river with beautiful views
- 2 infant swings and a few big swings
- 2 toddler slides, and 2 two story curvy slides
- bell toys on the playground
- bathrooms
- playground covered in shade
- rock wall
Cons-
- cigarette butts all over
- playground geared towards older kids 5+
- a few “exits” or open railings on the playground where little ones could fall
- funky smells.
