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2 reviews for Pioneer Park
This is a great park for kids. The play structure is big enough with a variety of play things (slides, ladders, climbing wall, little tables and chairs) to keep a lot of kids busy at the same time with out ever seeming really crowded. The cool play fixture in the sand box is getting a little old and worn out , but my six year old doesn't seem to notice! There are separate play areas for toddlers and for big kids with seating, a drinking fountain and the sand box in between. The big lawns have plenty of space for a game of catch or a picnic.
We really miss the old rock fountain that stood dry, but still fun to climb around in, for many years. I'm hoping there are plans for another water feature since it can get pretty hot.
One special feature about pioneer park is the restrooms. That's right, a park with restrooms! They are well maintained and I have found them to be tolerably clean when ever we've needed them.
My favorite feature with out a doubt is that this park has an old cemetery with in it. These are the graves of some of the oldest citizens of Novato. I love walking with my son looking at the grave stones, the years and names and talking to him about respect for the graves and for our history. The cemetery section of the park is a beautiful shading spot that seems completely separate from the rest of the park when you are in it.
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This is a nice park for a weekend picnic, to take a walk, to play some volleyball, hit some tennis balls or just to lay around in the grass. It is relatively big, clean and also has a playground for children.
There is a hill overlooking the park that used to be an old cemetery which you might find creepy or interesting or both.
The main reason I go to this park is to play some tennis. There are four hardcourts that have recently (few months old) renovated and are of good quality. The surface is good and isn't too fast so you can play some long rallyes. The location has the distinct advantage of being a sunny spot that is well-shielded from the wind. Perfect weather conditions for tennis.
The courts have lights that come on only after 4 or 5 pm... if you don't see the lights wait until 4 or 5 and they will start working.
The lights are bright and are quite good, much better than the average lighted public tennis court.
The only downside is that the courts are often busy. In that case you can try going to Novato High School tennis courts or the San Marin High School courts but these don't have lights and have little protection from the wind.
All in all a nice high quality park!