I've been visiting Carmody Park for 25 years. There's still basketball and soccer. The recreation center is still there along with the walking path around the lake and the ice arena on the south. What's new?
Now is the best time. It's got a new playground with a nature theme that is accessible to all abilities.
There's outside exercise equipment. If you have kids, they can play while you watch and exercise.
Many times there are instructor led exercise classes like Zumba and fitness. People meet at the park to stroller job, ru nearly everyn, bike, etc. And there's always fun and happiness. I think the new shelters are used for birthday parties, graduation celebrations, etc. nearly every weekend.
I love that Lakewood listened to the neighborhood and rebuilt this park. It truly is a place of community. Thank...
Read moreThis park is awesome for both kids and adults. I’ve only visited the playground area but there are lots of very cool and unique things to do here. My toddler loves it! There is plenty of playground apparatus for her age group, plus a great sand box that she enjoys and some other neat things like huge musical instruments to play. I think it’s cool that there is exercise equipment for adults around the perimeter of the playground. We ended up going after dinner and I will say that unlike other parks, there’s no lighting around the playground anywhere so make sure you go early enough before sunset because it gets very dark very quickly when the sun starts to go down. All in all though, i really...
Read moreWe really enjoy coming to this park. They have a lot of variety for all ages to enjoy. They have an area where kids can play chimes and gongs, a sand area, slides, areas to climb, spin and more. There are basketball courts and placed to play hopscotch. One of my favorite features is the swing where you can swing with your baby face-to-face. During the summer, it can get very crowded with daycare groups. There isn't a lot of shade, so bring sunscreen and water. There are bathrooms and a drinking fountain, but I don't know if they are...
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