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3 reviews for Skypark
HELLO!!! I have to rate Skypark 5 stars...it's my front yard... literally. Actually, the soccer field is huge and always green, the play area is divided between "big" kids and "little" kids, there are bbq's, covered picnic areas and bocci ball. The skate park and dog park are right behind it and it's a 5 minute walk from the movie theater. I love this place and it's a great place for a kid's birthday party.
Other positives: huge firework show over the 4th of July, the circus sets up here every year, the annual wine and art festival is always a crowd pleaser, and my kid loves the ice cream social. Summer time usually brings "Music In The Park" and soccer season. It just always seems to be jumpin'
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As a City Planner, I have a special appreciation for Skypark.
Acres of Soccer Fields, a Skate Park, and Dog Park. All of this on an old converted air-strip/runway. In planning terms, we call this "adaptive re-use". Tucked right behind the bus station, some newer townhomes, and a strip mall with grocery stores, this is a great location to have events, take your dog, or tear up the concrete with your board.
I am especially a fan of the Dog Park, which has two separate sides. One for dogs under 25 lbs (like mine), and one for all dogs. We went twice this weekend, and both times found that there was constant doggy traffic. There's a canopy area for when the weather is foul, and I overheard someone saying the park received 2500 to put up a more permanent shelter structure for dog owners.
Two complaints about the dog park:
1. The ground cover is all compost/shredded bark material. While most people are good at picking up poopy, it also camouflages a lot of it, and one of these days I'm sure I'll step on a land mine.
2. Some people can't control their dogs. I had a dog sneak up and take a piss on my leg the other day while I was chatting with some other owners. GRRRR!
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This is the best, best, best park I have EVER been too in the Santa Cruz county area. This has everything for everyone, it has a Skate Park for the older kids, a Huge playground, picnic areas, a Dog run, and has a great walking/biking path. Without a doubt my favorite park. Hoping to throw my sons 1st birthday here.
