This park is the Western end-point of one of my walking routes. I start on the trail over by The Keller Pointe and walk East along the trail to the Keller Smithfield Activity Node. I then walk West, back along the trail, through Bear Creek Park, to the Keller Sports Park, which is where I turn around. When I get back to Rufe Snow I've walked about 7 miles (round trip). Plus what I walk to get to the trail, it's a pretty good walk (with water fountains and bathrooms at the ends and in the middle).
So the Keller Sports Park - There are four baseball field here, in the classic 4-leaf clover configuration. There's also several other fields, for soccer and/or field hockey, though I've not seen them used, so I'm not sure.
Over by the baseball fields are bathrooms, water fountains, and a concession stand, though the concession stand is only open during games (in season).
On this end there is also a nice playground, I presume for little brothers and sisters to play on while their older siblings play on the baseball fields.
On the other end, over by the train tracks, there is a very nice area to fish (catch and release). This is a better spot if fishing with children as there is a railing between you and water.
Like I said, great walking/bicycling destination along a wide, paved, path. My favorite part is crossing under the train tracks, preferably as a train passes. The trail also pass under 377, so no treacherous road crossing required. .
Note 1: Water fountains along the trail are turned off in the winter, but I think the one at the concession stand may remain turned on, since it's on the building. I will check next time.
Note 2: Extensive road and parking lot maintenance in Bear Creek Park has a large portion of the trail (and parking lots) closed. You can scramble around the barriers, if you dare. I do, but only after the daily re-construction crews have finished...
Read moreMy son Isaac plays Select baseball there. They have a great facility and what we really like is the fact that the kids generally play in a same year league, with kids their own age. Generally there are 8-12 or more teams. It's a great league to see the progress of your child. NO participation trophies here...you have to work hard and EARN/win...
Read moreThey park was well maintained and the playground is great for little kids. They have plenty of room to play games like on their fields. Just make sure to finish your business before you come because the restrooms are...
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