Harding Park — Attraction in Ferndale

Large neighborhood park with paved walking trails, sports fields, playground, hockey rink, clean restrooms and large paved parking lot. Mature trees and many new ones planted. The reason it isn't 5 star is because it's right next to 696 and can be a bit loud. Also annoying soccer moms with their camel toe blocking the walking trails every time you try to jog or roller-blade. Someone needs to tell soccer moms, Get your front butt off of the trails and bring a lawn chair or shoes you don't mind...

We go here for the outdoor roller/ball hockey rink. The tile is nice, pucks slide on it really well and it doesn't chew up sticks too bad. It is a little too slippery for me on the blades, I always end up sliding out if we play a game, so if you are planning to get a pickup game going I recommend shoes.

There's also small pickup basketball courts, tons of soccer fields, a play area for the youngins, and water fountains

Overall...

Excellent park for all types of children. Open park lay out, and a special swing ready for a Mom and Baby moment. People visiting this park are always respectful of others and ready to share a smile with a passerby. There's a large Soccer field ready for use, just bring the goals. Beautiful oak trees encircling the entire park, and a small Baseball diamond is clean and ready for use. Come out to Harding Park...