Aragon Park

Santos St & Aragon St (off S 9th ave)

This little neighbourhood park offers boat loving and pirate loving parksters some real fun opportunities. There are three play boats. This sand bottomed park lacks slides, picnic tables, and climbing opportunities. It does include log rolls, monkey bars, addition spinners, and a zip line. There are a few toddler and regular swings. There are not picnic tables, but there are benches. This park is worth trying despite the low scores.

Aragon Park: 2.2/5

Climbing: 1/5

Swings: 4/5

Slides: 0/5

Shade: 2/5

Bathrooms: 0/5

Covered Area: 0/5

Picnic Area: 2/5

Upkeep: 5/5

Surroundings: 5/5

Running Area: 3/5

Carriage Hills Park

1810 Broyhill dr (off Mobile Hwy)

This is a small neighbourhood park which is not well cared for. We did like the old-school climber. This Sand park has placed that look burnt, graffiti ridden, and bent. When we were there, there was what appeared to be urine all over one of the slides. There was a very large covered picnic area. Parking was difficult at this park.

Carriage Hills Park: 2.2/5

Slides: 2/5

Shade: 4/5

Swings: 4/5

Climbing: 2/5

Surroundings: 1/5

Upkeep: 0/5

Covered Area: 4/5

Picnic Area: 4/5

Running Area: 1/5

Bathrooms: 0/5

Avondale Park

6809 Vestavia Ln (near Saufley Field Rd)

This newly remodeled park was made for older parksters in mind. There are no toddler swings and the play structure is very tall. There is a basketball court here. There are many climbing opportunities here including some I have seen in very few other parks. There is a large covered picnic area too. Parking is curbside at this sand park.

Avondale Park: 3.8/5

Swings: 3/5
Slides: 4/5
Climbing: 5/5
Covered Area: 5/5
Running Area: 5/5
Picnic Area:5/5
Bathrooms: 0/5
Surroundings: 4/5
Upkeep: 4/5
Shade: 3/5

Toledo Square

17th & Gonzalez

This is a great modern park with plenty of climbing opportunities. There is also a spring bus that the younger parksters are guaranteed to love. There are two play structures for different age groups. There are panels for teaching emotions and the alphabet. Under one of the play structures is a built in little store. Oak trees give off some shade to parts of the park but also give off leaves and acorns to litter the sand. This park will challenge your child's imagination too. There is a covered picnic table, but not quite enough room for a medium or larger sized party. There are no toddler swings.

Toledo Square: 3.9/5

Slides: 5/5

Covered Area: 4/5

Swings: 2/5

Climbing: 5/5

Surrounding Area: 5/5

Upkeep: 5/5

Picnic Area: 5/5

Running Area: 5/5

Shade: 3/5

Bathrooms: 0/5

Estramadura Square

5th & Lakeview

This is a cool little downtown park. There is both a large and small play structure. There are regular as well as toddler swings. This park has some sand parks, but the majority of the play structure area is shredded rubber bottomed. The climbing opportunities here are hard to beat. There are also spring riders including a spring seesaw. Running space abounds at this park. A water fountain is available. There are no picnic tables but there are sporatic benches.

Estramadura Square: 3.5/5

Slides: 5/5

Climbing:5/5

Running:5/5

Covered Area: 0/5

Shade:3/5

Upkeep:5/5

Bathrooms:1/5

Surroundings:5/5

Swings: 5/5

Picnic Area: 1/5

Lamancha Square

14th and Cross

This park includes a very large lawn and extensive sidewalks. This sand bottomed park does not include swings. There is a water fountain. The stand alone slide is one of the old-school metal variety therefore it is pretty tall. This park is small but can be used by a variety of ages. There are no picnic tables, but there are several benches.

Lamancha Square 2.2/5

Slides: 3/5

Climbing: 1/5

Running: 5/5

Covered: 0/5

Shade: 2/5

Upkeep: 5/5

Surrounding: 3/5

Bathrooms: 1/5

Swings: 0/5

Picnic Area: 2/5

Lakewood Park

670 Lakewood Rd (off of Barrancas)

This was a nice waterfront park. Even with all the oil booms out, our picnic was quite picturesque. Parksters can enjoy watching the boats travel by as they sit under the shade tree. The tables are pretty uneven, but if my easily distracted boys were able to overcome this, then I am sure yours can too. This is a sand park which will hold heat and may burn little toes through their sandals. There are no swings at this park. We have seen this play structure design a few times already, but the kiddos do not seem to mind it.

Lakewood Park: 2.7/5

Slides: 2/5

Climbing: 5/5

Running: 5/5

Covered Area: 0/5

Shade: 1/5

Upkeep: 4/5

Surroundings: 5/5

Bathrooms: 0/5

Swings: 0/5

Picnic Area: 5/5

Aero Vista Park

120 Marine Dr (off of Barrancas)

This very small park is not for the excitement seeker. I'm sorry to report that there just isn't much here. What was there could barely be used during our visit. On the other hand, if you are looking for a quiet park for a quaint picnic, you have a good chance of that here. This park is very basic which could be a good thing if it were also very well taken care of. I personally like the fact that it is a grass park. The grass does not get as hot as the sand or poke little feet like wood chips.

Aero Vista Park: 2.6/5

Slides: 0/5

Climbing: 2/5

Running: 4/5

Covered Area: 5/5

Shade: 2/5

Upkeep: 2/5

Surroundings: 3/5

Bathrooms: 0/5

Swings: 3/5

Picnic Area: 5/5

Barrineau Park

6066 Barrineau Park School Rd, Molino, Fl (a little out of the way)

Although it is a little out of the normal park region for us, we visited the Barrineau Park School park. Trust me, it is more fun to play at than to say. My little climbers loved the choices that were provided. The lack of swings was a major drawback. The bathrooms were open when we visited, but I'm not sure about public operating hours.

Barrineau Park: 3.2/5

Slides: 5/5

Climbing: 5/5

Covered Area: 1/5

Running: 5/5

Shade: 3/5

Upkeep: 5/5

Surroundings: 5/5

Bathrooms: 1/5

Swings: 0/5

Picnic Area: 2/5

Corry Park

120 Manchester St (off of Navy Blvd)

This is a quaint neighborhood park that is hopefully on the list for renovating. The park will at least teach a new vocabulary to you children. Oh wait, that is a bad thing too. I literally found shards of glass in the sand around the toddler swings. There were some freshly planted trees so I know somebody knows this park exists and thinks it is worth improving..

Corry Park: 1.9/5

Slides: 1/5

Climbing: 2/5

Running: 0/5

Covered Area: 5/5

Shade: 5/5

Upkeep: 0/5

Surroundings: 1/5

Bathrooms: 0/5

Swings: 2/5

Picnic Area: 3/5

Allen Park

Seabrook & Calloway (off of Navy Blvd)

It was obvious that this park was in the process of improvement. When we visited, the wood shavings were new as was the play structure. This park has a large field and basketball courts benches, and swings including those for toddlers. The water fountain included a pet watering bowl. The track around the park was incomplete at the time of our visit, but we will have to check back after the renovations are complete. There are some old-school climbers and monkey bars as well as a nifty new spinner that I even had to try.

Allen Park 2.7/5

Slides: 2/5

Climbing: 5/5

Running: 5/5

Covered Area: 0/5

Shade: 2/5

Upkeep: 4/5

Surroundings: 3/5

Bathrooms: 2/5

Swings: 4/5

Picnic Area: 0/5

Dunwoody Park

McClellan Rd & Baisden Rd (off Bayou Blvd)

Not to far from Pintado Park, Dunwoody Park sits in a quiet neighborhood. This surprising find was filled with fun for the boys. The super tall triple slide took up most of our time while the spring animals were a good source of amusement too. This park had a good mixture of shade and also sun. While we were there, children's soccer teams were holding practice and the atmosphere was very friendly. The lengthy walking track encompasses the park. There are also swings, including those for toddlers, and a basketball court. Picnicking is possible at this park. Parking is curbside.

Dunwoody Park 4.1/5

Slides: 5/5

Climbing: 5/5

Running: 5/5

Covered Area: 4/5

Shade: 4/5

Upkeep: 5/5

Surroundings: 5/5

Bathrooms: 0/5

Swings: 4/5

Picnic Area: 4/5

Pintado Park

Morningside & Hallmark (Bayou Blvd)

This park includes a play structure, swings, a dinosaur to climb on, a walking track, baseball diamond, water fountain, and benches. This is a sand playground so it comes with the added bonus of a beach in your floorboard. The dinosaur was something new and unexpected. Climbing places are abundant in this park. The swings include those for toddlers. The grounds are extensive and include a surrounding walking track.

Pintado Park 3.1/5

Slides: 4/5

Climbing: 5/5

Running: 4/5

Covered Area: 0/5

Shade: 2/5

Upkeep: 5/5

Surroundings: 5/5

Bathrooms: 1/5

Swings: 5/5

Picnic Area: 0/5

RL KING Park

7436 Lenora St (off of Patricia Dr)

Wow, this park is huge! It boasts a play structure, covered picnic area, a small shaded area, swings for toddlers and bigger kids, paved track, benches, and an actual jungle gym. The boys absolutely loved climbing the dome of the jungle gym and playing inside of it. There is endless room to run around. Not only are their slides on the play structure, but there is also a taller triple slide that stands alone. There is one major problem: kids who can read will boost their vocabulary in some not so nice ways. We found at least the F word and C word. There was also a wooden panel in place of something on the play structure as well as some not to well kept parts. The sand seemed clean and the grass well kept. Parking is curbside.

RL King park: 3.6/5

Slides: 5/5

Climbing: 5/5

Running: 5/5

Covered area: 3/5

Shade: 2/5

Upkeep: 2/5

Surroundings: 4/5

Bathrooms: 0/5

Swings: 5/5

Picnic Area: 5/5

Juanita Williams Park

505 Edgewater Dr

This park has one play structure, swings, spring animals, picnic tables, a track, covered pavilion, and a water fountain. There are also several grills. The picnic area is beautifully nestled under old oak trees. While there is plenty of shade for the running area, the play structure is only partially covered giving a good cooling factor on the hot days. We found this park quiet with friendly neighbors. On the day we were there, there was a wooden panel in place of part of the play structure. There are no toddler swings. This park has its own parking lot.

Juanita Williams Park 3.9/5

Slides: 3/5

Climbing: 4/5

Running: 4/5

Covered Area: 4/5

Shade: 5/5

Upkeep: 4/5

Surroundings: 5/5

Bathroom: 1/5

Swings: 3/5

Picnic Area: 5/5

Wyer Park

on the corner of Belmont and Rues

This Park has 2 awesome play structures. There are also benches and swings. Although the land it is on is small, the park has many things to occupy parksters of all ages. While we were there, we were also treated to a performance by a gentleman who was playing the guitar and singing. Towards the end of our visit, however, we were treated to some really colorful language too. Because of the location, I guess, the benches of this park seem to attract adults. Parking is also a difficulty at this location. There were also no toddler swings.

Wyer Park 2.6/5

Slides: 5/5

Climbing: 5/5

Running Area: 3/5

Covered Area: 0/0

Shade: 3/5

Upkeep: 5/5

Surroundings: 2/5

Bathrooms: 0/5

Swings: 3/5

Picnic area: 3/5

Tulip Park

4855 Tulip Drive of of 50th (between fairfield and lillian)

This is a surprisingly nice park at the end of a little side street. The Play structure has an interesting shape and several things to do. There are also benches, swings, picnic tables under a pavilion, and an open field. Parking is a major concern with this park.

Tulip Park: 3/5

Slides: 3/5

Climbing: 4/5

Running Area: 4/5

Covered Area: 4/5

Shade: 1/5

Upkeep: 3/5

Surroundings: 3/5

Bathrooms: 0/5

Swings: 4/5

Picnic Area: 4/5

Regency Park

8245 Fathom Rd by way of squire rd off of Olive

Regency park is well nested in a neighborhood, but well worth looking up. There is a large covered area with several tables underneath as well as picnic tables in the distance as well. This park is very spacious and included the playground as well as benches, 2 basketball courts, what looks to be a baseball diamond, a water fountain, and a very extensive, paved walking path. There is some slight grafitti, but that is the only upkeep flaw. The youngest of parksters cannot easily access the main structure, but there are 2 bouncers and toddler swings. There is no shade immediate to the play area, but the park encompasses a tree grove and large field.

Regency Park 3.7/5

Slides: 4/5

Climbing: 4/5

Running area: 5/5

Covered Area: 5/5

Shade: 1/5

Upkeep: 4/5

Surroundings 4/5

Bathrooms 1/5

Swings: 4/5

Picnic Area: 5/5

Shell Street Park

5550 Shell Street off of Davis Hwy.

This park, while conveniently located, is not as well maintained as many others. Shell Street park does boast 2 play structures, swings, picnic tables, and a covered patio. This was an immediate favorite of the boys' because of the spiral slide and log roll. Unfortunately, the spiral slide is not easily accessed by the smaller of parksters. Once I put the toddler up on the platform, he was also enthralled with the spiral slide as it is angled and does not move too fast for him. While on the double slide, we learned that it moves super fast with not enough of a slowing ramp. Both kids slid down and right off of the double slide. The park has plenty of shade trees which leads to plenty of ground debris.

Shell Street Park: 3.3 /5

Slides: 5/5

Climbing: 5/5

Running area: 4/5

Covered Area: 3/5

Shade: 5/5

Upkeep: 2/5

Surroundings: 3/5

Bathrooms: 0/5

Swings 3/5

Picnic areas: 3/5

Beulah Park

7425 Woodside Road, off of Mobile Hwy (Beulah)

Beulah Park has a playground, Covered Pavilion, Benches, Picnic tables, and riding thing. This is a small park in a nice area. A major drawback is the lack of swings. Some major positives are the riding toy, surroundings, and running area.

Beulah Park: 3.3/5

Slides: 4/5

Climbing: 2/5

Running area: 5/5

Covered area: 5/5

Shade: 3/5

upkeep: 4/5

Surroundings: 5/5

Bathrooms: 0/5

Swings: 0/5

Picnic areas: 5/5