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