Lions Shelter at Roseville Central Park — Attraction in Roseville

Here's what you need to know: Parking: Lot Age range (playground): 1+ Sidewalks: Paved to and around park Seating: Benches around play area Bathrooms: In picnic shelter Picnic tables: Several in picnic shelter Grills: Several in picnic shelter Sports field: open field; volleyball court; walking trails; tennis courts

The picnic shelter, known as Lions Shelter, sits right in between the tennis courts and play area. It's complete with grills, picnic tables, electrical outlets, water, and other kitchen facilities (picnic shelter goals).

A short walk from the picnic shelter is the play area. It's big and beautiful--but this is Roseville: no surprise there. The play area sits on synthetic flooring and is in mint condition. Right by the play area is a shaded picnic table (picnic table goals).

There's plenty to do in the play area. Kiddos can take it easy on the playground for little tots, go for a spin on the modern merry-go-round, work out gross motor skills on the playground for big kids, cool off in the tunnel, catch a ride on the swings, or go all-out Tarzan on the zip line.

The playground for little tots has stairs, slides, a mini climbing wall, steering wheel, and mini tunnel. Zoey (17 months) needed help up the climbing wall but made her way across the rest of the equipment with no problem.

The playground for big kids will definitely keep any kiddo busy with its array of slides, bridges, stairs, ramps, and climbing challenges. Madi (4.5) and Titus (3) had fun trying out the different sorts of equipment here. Highlights include Madi miscalculating the steepness of a slide and Titus going down the tallest slide all by himself (after saying he couldn't).

My kiddos took the merry-go-round for a quick go (the merciless sun made it hot to touch) before running to the big rocks on the other side of the play area. They scaled the mini mountains, stopped for some pictures, and then raced through the tunnel underneath.

Over the rocks and through the tunnel--to the swings we went. The swing set had one baby swing, regular swings, and high back swings. Next to the swing set is a high back chair on a zip line and a regular zip line. Kiddos can stand or sit on the latter.

While Titus and Zoey stuck to the "normal" swings, Madi had a blast going back and forth between the two types of zip lines. She only got off (after a good ten minutes) because other kids showed up for a turn.

My biggest issue with this park was the location of its swinging equipment. As cool as the climbing rocks and tunnel are, I can't see my kids if they're on the other side using the swings. That's a big safety issue for me, especially considering a trail runs alongside the swing area and an unfenced lake sits right on the other side of that trail.

Overall, Victoria West was an impressive stop. The picnic shelter is generously stocked to accommodate a large-group outing. The play area is close to the shelter, which means parents can eat and kids can play simultaneously (parent goals and kid goals). Added bonuses include barefoot-friendly flooring and a...

Great spot, the Shelter is secluded and has its own little parking lot and a playground and more right down the hill. The reason I gave it four stars and not five is due to the fact it is on a hill, which could be difficult for some having to walk up or down the pathway.

Personally for me it doesn't bother me I like that it's secluded But still close to the playground and other activities. Just a walk down the little hill and through the tree line. This is definitely a shelter that I will keep in mind when looking...

We have a event every year and no problems. This year they had softball tournaments scheduled same time across the street and left our physically challenged people to park quite a ways away. Softball tournament took all our parking. Iwould think who ever books these events would be considerate of both groups. We had over 200 people for our walk. Imagine all these people parking down the streets. Our event had to start late because of the...