Civic Center South Park — Attraction in Paradise Township

Civic Center South is a beautiful park with a lot of potential, but it’s definitely showing its age and needs some updates. The playground could use a major upgrade to make it more of a destination for families with small kids, and the picnic tables and trash receptacles are also due for replacement. The park is still usable, but it isn’t the cleanest, and when soccer is going on it gets busy fast. The parking lot isn’t striped very well, which leads to chaotic and messy parking that takes away from the experience. On the positive side, the hockey area is a huge plus, though right now it’s overgrown and doesn’t look like it’s being used. With some attention and investment, this park could really stand out as a top...

This is a great use of public land to play some disc golf. Plenty of free parking areas and soccer practice fields fill the middle of the park. The two 18 hole disc golf courses are challenging, at the least. They consist of the Bear's Den and the O.G. course.

The Bear's Den is mostly in the woods and can be tight narrow lanes. Can be ruthless with a missed shot. Several shorter holes keep it fun and interesting, but his is definitely the more difficult course.

The O.G. course is more open, and shots require navigating in and out of the trees, making some great fairways for distance driving. Putting areas are also more open on...

This park is a true gem for Kingsley. 36 hole highly rated disc golf course, 3/4 mile paved walking path, basketball courts, playground, ice rink, baseball fields, volleyball, a large soccer field, and pavilion for picnics.

A couple items that could improve the park: A dedicated groundskeeper is needed as the facilities and fields are not maintained as well as could be. There is an excess of trash at times around the disc golf holes and grass growing in the courts. The Pepsi machine doesn't fit in with the natural aesthetics of the park and is a glowing eyesore. A better alternative might be to install a water bottle...