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

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