Glorya Jean Tate Park — Attraction in Marina

Popular, paved, free. Sizeable pump track suitable for all ages. One of the better designed pump tracks around. Older kids and adults with fast racing bikes, young children with their bikes, trikes, and scooters. Everyone was respectful and friendly. Newly opened in 2022. Paved, clean, well landscaped, fresh air. Public restroom inside a scouts training building nearby, small lawn area suitable for pets, viewing benches, adequate shared parking, and a kiddie playground, all tucked inside a neat quiet secluded neighborhood. It even has a bike self service station. Thoughtful and fun design. Six year old grandson loved it. He wanted to come...

So, let's see. It's a park. There's grass, and trees. A playground for the kiddies. A ball field. You know, park stuff. There's no bathrooms, which, and let's be honest here, kids usually need pretty bad. But, hey, it's free. Dogs are accepted, in spite of what the signs say. Just don't cut them loose during a game, or the weekend soccer games.

The large, open grassy area is fenced, although there are entrances. So if you dog likes to run away, it's actually pretty ok.

All in all, it's a park. Go. Play. Get some sun. Rest your eyes from screen time and enjoy the fresh air and chilly...

When we lived in Marina, this was my son's favorite place to play. He calls it the Sand Park because the ground is covered with fine beach sand from nearby dunes. On a recent visit, he visited all of his favorite places and this was at the top of the list. The playground equipment is in good shape. Plenty of grass to play ball or just run off energy. My son brings toy construction vehicles to move the sand around. Plenty of benches to sit and watch your little ones play. If you don't mind dumping enormous amounts of sand out of your child's clothes and shoes, this is a great...