Nice park! Huge wooden playground for kids near the entrance. Has a couple of pavilions. There are park charcoal grills and tables for each one. This park also has a huge field and sits right next to the Mississippi for fishing and boating. Bike/walk path runs along river through this park and connects to Ben Butterworth Parkway. Mini golf that sits at the entrance to the park is...
Read moreEmpire park has been here since I was a kid. As a parent, it's still as much fun as when I was a kid.
It's age shows, and there are some rough edges, but the overall enjoyment is still there. Be cautious of splinters.
Plenty of seating and shaded areas. Large open fields to play games in, and a playground that rivals all playgrounds throughout the...
Read moreGreat park! 2 sets of playgrounds, on top of the beach, and a boat dock as well. BIGGEST complaint is that we have brought a bag with us to pick up glass on the peach every time we've gone now for 2yrs & haven't made a dent! Why on earth has no one arranged to have that cleaned up? If you ever decide to do it, or need someone to organize it...
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