Ken-Well Park — Attraction in Jefferson Township

I barely moved in into this neighborhood and I usually take my son to this park, today my son and cousins were playing all together while I was talking to my family in there. They come running to me saying that there was a lady asking them to play with them not only them but others kids as well. My son said that the lady was asking for Their age and where they live. None of them answered nothing and they came in to me saying that she was following them. I looked back and there was no one there I doubled check because I was concerned and I got scared I told them to get their things and live. I honestly think that after this they should put more security because today what my son went thought could happen to any other kid as well. They should be more aware of what type of people go in there....

I grew up here in the 70's and remember the park as a vibrant place that was the hang out spot for the local kids. Little league games, ping pong tables in the field house. Basketball hoops and the famous "tunnel" with it's awesome echo. I moved back to the neighborhood a few years ago and the old park is still there but not nearly as cool as I remember it. Bums sleeping on the benches. Graffiti on the play equipment. No more basketball or ping pong. It just seems kinda dead. Very sad. But I have a friend who lives near Kelvyn Park and she brings her young daughter here instead to play because it's small and quiet. Aging Hipsters are moving into the hood and turning up with their new families. So it's not so bad. Definitely a hidden gem that just needs a little TLC to bring it back to it's...

There is an underpass with "Belmont Gardens" painted on it. After passing through you will see a playground to your left. A narrow pathway leads you to a small building where they hold classes. Continuing along the path you will find 2 hopscotch games. In front of that is a field that stretches to George St. I enjoy small parks. I don't mind "bums" because I know they are human beings who have gone thru difficulty in their lives. Graffiti is trash to gentrifiers but to others it is defiance or beauty. It all depends...