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Todd Grove Park
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5 reviews for Todd Grove Park
5 reviews in English
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Review from Rene C.
One of my good friend Yelp friends is famous for reviewing parks. My 2011 New Years Resolution is to match her park for park. And I will begin my quest with the world's champion of parks.
Growing up, this place was known simply as the Ukiah Municipal Park. I'm not sure when the whole Todd Grove thing happened, but it's the in thing to name parks after people. I'm all good with that. Some of the park kid toys are gone, but the giant tractor tires remain. What is it about a giant rubber tire that would get me to spend countless hours entertaining me?
The parks iconic symbol to me was always the rocket. Now that was the single biggest childhood attraction for me growing up in the entire town. I still remember the day I felt like one of the big kids when I finally stopped my crying and summited the very top. I swear you could see the Golden Gate Bridge from there. Sir Edmund Hillary has nothing on me. .
This park includes two swimming pools, plenty of picnics and countless trees that provide protection and shade from the hot summer sun. I took swimming lessons here as a kid and is where I conquered my fear of the water.
I cannot even begin to count the fond memories of this place. From the family summer outings, to the yearly school picnics this place will always hold a special place in my heart. -
Review from Sandy C.
Ukiah, CA
8/10/2007
Todd Grove Park
600 Live Oak
Acres: 16.2; Features: Playground Equip., picnic tables, barbeques, reservable group areas, volleyball standards, swimming pool
In other words... it's just the best-est park EVAH!
When I sit underneath one of the many giant trees scattered through out the park, I can't help but have flashbacks from a bazillion past visits to this, my favorite "happy place", Todd Grove Park.
Before she could do anything but drool and giggle, I would bring my daughter to this park where she would swing, drool, and giggle her tiny self into a happy little slumber. Then as she grew older, I would bring her here to run off some of that endless supply of energy until she would collapse into a worn out heap of dusty slumber. She also spent many a summers day at the Safari Day Camp, a daycare program that working moms, like myself, bow down in appreciation of!
Now my daughter is grown, yet I still drag her teen aged Gothic self to many of the free cultural happenings. We both enjoy the free concerts in the park and the occasional play that take place on the permanent concrete stage. Though she's old enough to skip those daily naps, Todd Grove still proves useful as a parenting tool, for it will still bring a smile even to the most tragic of brooding teen Goths.Listed in: The Places I've been.... at…
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Review from Diane G.
Ukiah, CA
Updated - 12/30/2008 7 photos
Ok, we've been in Ukiah for all the seasons now, so I can look back and see if Todd Grove Park turned out as promising as I'd hoped. And the answer-- yes.
In Summer it was a refuge from the heat, with all the redwood, cedar, oak and many other different trees to sit or walk under. The concerts were great, and we were lucky enough to be within walking distance because the crowds & traffic were big. And the pool... I actually took swim classes and the facilities were great. The play equipment... I have to say, it's been a big hit with Darren. Every time we go, he tries something new -- "he is so daring"-- and he's still in the tots section, so there's a lot more for him to experience as he gets older.
I never get tired of stopping off here after a run to town or the store, let Violet out for some exercise while I perch on a bench & check my cell phone messages. Winter is cold here, so the park is not so appealing, but i did stop today & we had a brisk walk around.
I think this has turned out to be one of my favorite city parks and that's saying alot, since I've loved Balboa park in San Diego, Tilden & Arlington park in Berkeley... But this is home now & I'm content that we have this.
*** see photos above in Park description ***Listed in: My Neighborhood
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Review from Clare F.
Ukiah, CA
7/11/2010
This park is great. Lots of area to sit and relax, walk around and even BBQ. Not to mention Sundays in the park are very fun! I miss the rocket though : (
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Review from Isabel O.
Porterville, CA
3/15/2010
This truly is the best park ever. I have alot of great memories here.
