City Park — Attraction in Benicia

For starters, it just doesn't look very good. The grass is not very well maintained. Not enough trees. Wooden play structures, so kids can get splinters. Not enough cover/shade.

Then, I'd go on to say that it lacks things that would serve the community. There are no sports related areas. No dog area/dog park. No skate park. They felt the need to put those things in the 'Community Park' across town.

It's a handy point of reference or meeting place for small groups. But I don't find it very welcoming, and I get the impression maybe it's designed that way intentionally... you know, so people don't feel like hanging out there. I think it's the worst park in town.

Even some of the small parks are better. Look better. ...

We passed through City Park, on our way downtown since the Y bus stops here. It looks like a nice park with a large playground, clean enough restrooms, colorful picnic tables, lots of open green space, a gazebo, and several stores across the street. Could be a great place to go for an impromptu picnic. Or place to take the kids/grandkids. My friends and I walked a mile or so through downtown which is adorable to Sailor Jacks for lunch (more upscale seafood on the water). Then we stopped for ice cream at Double Rainbow (super fun decor) on the way back. Bus stop has a covered bench, so you can sit in comfort...

Better known as the wooden park in Benicia. It is a great place to bring the kids to play. There is a lot of different structures for the kids to play on and run through. It is a little hard to keep track of the kids with all the hiding places. Great place for the kids to play tag. After the kids run around the playground for a while we also visit the fire house. The reason it did not get 5 stars as there are poeple that hang out at the park drinking. Seen tne police there a few times. I feel safe to allow my 5 years grandson run around the playground with minimal...