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Lakewood Park
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
13 reviews for Lakewood Park
13 reviews in English
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Review from Kar-mun W.
Sunnyvale, CA
1/7/2012 1 Check-in Here
This is a very nice park for our young kids. There is a playground area that is great for our 3 y.o and 1 y.o. The sets of climbing and slide structure, one mostly fibreglass good for smaller toddlers and one mostly steel that is good for older kids. There are also swings that our kids enjoy.
Apart from the playground, there is a water park feature that kids can play around with but I think it works only in summer, which makes sense. It is free to use.
There is also a skateboard area and sports area, although we do not use it, so cannot comment.
I've seen many birthday parties held here and you can book the venue for your events. -
Review from Leanne P.
7/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
My friends and I recently planned a surprise party at this park. I thought the park was pretty awesome, lots of shaded areas and plenty of space to grill. We were able to secure a few tables here (albeit, some friends had to camp out at 6:30am!) and got a nice patch of grass to play on.
Pros:
- Lots of space
- Allows alcohol
- VERY clean
Cons:
- PARKING!!! OMG I cannot emphasize this enough: parking sucks! There are very few parking spaces in the park so you are forced into the surrounding neighborhood. Hubby and I ended up parking about 2-3 blocks away.
Overall though, I loved this place. I would definitely picnic here again! -
Review from Chris Z.
7/12/2011 2 Check-ins Here
A big fan of this park. If you are one of the unlucky one's and can't secure a reservation, you have to get here at the crack of dawn. The reserved area has extremely nice BBQ pits and is well shaded. The grills look like they are cleaned every day and the park is always well maintained. If you see trash in the early morning, don't worry, the maintenance crew will get all of that taken care of before your guests arrive. Parking can be a little hectic later on in the day.
**Beware of people parking horribly in order to save parking for people in their party.** -
Review from Travis W.
Sunnyvale, CA
11/28/2011
Beautiful park. Great ball games. Good swimming for kids in the summer. Great place to have grown up around. But the ghetto kids and trouble makers need to stay away from the place at night. It could use more cops keeping watch. Vandalism, loud noises, and hoodlums attempt often found at this park.
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Review from Veronica S.
Sunnyvale, CA
1/22/2011 4 Check-ins Here
It is not a suprise why this park would always have a gathering every weekend, no matter what the season is. The Lakewood Park is filled with a lot of things to do.
Having lived at Lakehaven Subdivision for almost 3 years, Lakewood Park had been a usual brisk-walking park for me and every 4th of July, my family would be getting by the grills early to set up. This area gets very packed during holidays that if you don't get there early, you will run out of space.
It is true what the earlier reviews say. This park has plenty of grills and a fountain nearby where kids -and adults- and splash around. I looked forward to this every summer when I lived here. This park is also perfect for dog walks and biking. Since the Lakewood Park is a part of the Lakewood Elementary school, the swimming pool has become a public swimming pool especially in the summer. They also offer swimming classes there. Neat!
One of the most important qualities that I find important in a park is safety. I do not remember any incident in this park that made me question this. I have been in this park as late at 9 pm (evening walks) and so far I didn't see, feel or notice anything unusual. This park is well-lit at night.
Lakewood Park has a volleyball mini-field with sand and net poles. It also has a tennis court and a big grass field. I used to fly kites here too, in the late Spring and in the summer. So many good memories in this park. Sigh.
The trees are tall and there's a little gazebo in the middle, right on a little hill between the trees. Perfect for meditation or rest-in-between runs or walks.
Not to forget a skate board ramp!
This park is well-kept and well-maintained. Each park visit is always as refreshing as the last. In fact, I revisited this park this week and it was all good memories that came to mind.
Keep it up, Sunnyvale!Listed in: Trekking Fun
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Review from Jessica T.
San Jose, CA
8/3/2011
Minus a star for the parking. Park is somewhat large with plenty of shady areas and Lots of grassy area to run around on. It's a very good park close by the bf's to relax when there's nobody the during the work days. Not too filthy either :)
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Review from Joel B.
San Jose, CA
9/7/2010 1 Check-in Here
I would have to say this park is going to be in my top five, mainly because of the grills, I think they clean the grills every day. Which is a really good thing. Also, if you reserve one of the grills you get a big section with a bunch of tables to eat at, not only that, they put a bunch of trees to surround the area so that you're always covered in shade. We had a great time there drinking and eating for labor day.
YELP! -
Review from Flor D.
8/11/2008
Prior to turning a funny shade of CRAZY with my bootcamp submersion,
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I used to love making the rounds at this park. Nothing like taking a walk or a quick jog in the outdoors!
Surprisingly, Sunnyvale knows how to keep and maintain their parks! This one is massive, and the staff takes pride in keeping it clean-I should know, since I see them every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 6AM picking up the trash!
Complete with skate park, kiddie area-complete with water "entertainment" area, swimming pool, tennis court, basketball court, baseball area, walking path, fire-pit perfect for smore making, and a large barbecue area complete with running water and plenty of tables. How is parking at this gem? Well, it's fairly accessible around the perimeter or behind the school.
Seriously, this is one of those parks that I truly adore. Thanks to all the trees and slushy grass, this venue is perfect for an outdoor workout. Be warmed: wet grass + poop= BAD COMBINATION! Just ask Mary M. She has given me one of my favorite lines of the summer, straight from bootcamp.
It's easy to appreciate this park. It's clean, it's free, and local residents frequent regularly. If you swing by Lakewood, make sure to bring a blanket, keep your dog on a leash-AND THEIR POOP IN THE TRASH, and explore what nature is lucky enough to provide you.
Rock on TREES...rock ON!Listed in: Work off my YELP!
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Review from Monica A.
9/7/2010 2 Check-ins Here
This park is great for those who are serious about their grilling. The grills they offer are awesome and they have PLENTY of space for everyone to sit. Nice big field in the back of the park and a playground on the other end of the picnic area.
However, I did have a few issues with the park. First, I was watch in dismay as the ice cream truck guy parked right in front of the picnic area and worked his game on this lady with a bike. It almost looked like he was picking up on a prostitute. Second, it was a little crowded and not too much grass around the picnic area for people to throw the football or lay out. Third, the playground and large field was so far away from the picnic benches. If your kids wanted to play, it is definitely too far to allow them to go by themselves. Lastly, parking was somewhat of a pain. I did not see any major parking lots and street parking was scarce.
Other tips: They are alcohol friendly, lots of shade, and the restrooms are kind of nasty (bring your own toilet paper). -
Review from Mercy B.
Milpitas, CA
6/24/2007 20 Check-ins Here
I grew up in this area and remember the "old" Lakewood Park - which I thought was pretty cool. It had a moonscape theme which went along with the nearby Moffett Air Base. As the years went by, the park started looking a little tired. The playground equipment was deteriorating and the picnic area was constantly being used by homeless people.
I must give credit to Sunnyvale to cleaning up the park. They've replaced all the worn out and old playground equipment with new and improved play structures. The amphitheater now is a skateboarders delight - a much safer place for them to be instead of having to perform their stunts in the street and having to dodge on coming traffic. The tennis courts are clean and maintained regularly. And the best part is the water atttraction where families can gather, kids can play and cool off at the same time!
There is also a pubic pool (there wasn't one there when I was a kid - am I showing my age?) - which beats going over to Washington Park for a swim.
I now take walks regularly through this park - I have good memories of the park while I was growing up and am still enjoying it now. -
Review from Ian s.
Newberry, FL
Updated - 10/24/2008
Summer Improv Jams in the Park are complete for 2008. Be on the look out next summer for a new location.
This park still rocks and we can run through the water sprayers in our jammies anytime.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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7/23/2008
2008 Improv in the Park jam sessions are HERE!! Every Saturday from 1 pm to 3 pm. Meet up by the… Read more »
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Review from G C.
Sunnyvale, CA
3/9/2007
This park is pretty clean with nice sand courts for volleyball, a little amphitheater style area for bon fires, and lots of benches and pits for parties. The bon fire area is something you don't see much at parks. So gather up the kiddies or friends and don't forget the firewood, sticks, graham crackers, hershey's chocolate bar, and marshmallows. Pass me s'more please!
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Review from Steve N.
San Jose, CA
10/24/2007
This is strictly a review about the basketball courts: One full court, open til about 10pm. Pretty decent courts. Kids mostly play there, they look like little high schoolers, but they're arite. Played with them a couple times for fun. Not many ballers out there, go to Fair Oaks, Washington or somewhere else. Other than that, it's a nice park. Tennis courts, pool, baseball field, and those tennis walls whatever they are.
