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