Berryhill Park — Attraction in Searcy

Very clean, plenty of area and things to do, but I would only say semi-safe for children. There are plenty of picnic/park tables spaced out in common areas, under shade trees, as well as a few areas of tables with a roof over them. My family was only in the playground area and at a single table for lunch, but my 2-year-old niece had a ball at all the choices of slides and play areas. Only issue is that the area may need a fence between the equipment and the road. Maybe a fence similar to their tennis courts to catch toys, but I'm not sure the feasibility of getting something like that funded. None the less, it is very easy for small children to dart into traffic where the playground equipment is located. Lots of parents had to be quick to catch their little ones before an unfortunate accident occurred. But if you are aware of that how easy children get carried away with their games and stay alert at all times in that area it, which most parents are, it's still a great area. Plenty of open space for kites too! The traffic there is from ASU and some general traffic, but it's hard to see if children dart out unless you really, really slow down on that stretch of road. And while the distance from parking to playground is great for my disability, it makes the distance from road to playground equipment quite risky without a fence. Besides that suggested fence around the equipment to maximize protection of children; Berryhill Park has improved itself immensely since I was a child playing here. The park is very handicap accessible now, which is very appreciative for children and adults as well. Would totally recommend as my top park and will bring my niece and nephew here more. Also Berryhill is still a great place for adults too! It's a nice place to have your lunch and enjoy the natural scene. Even just sitting in the parking lot and eating, like my older family members and I like to do on low...

Overall this is a nice park during the daytime. I go to walk on the walking trail, which is newly paved and quite nice. Many of the pedestal lights along the walking trail are not working, though, so you have to turn the tennis court lights on in order to see to walk after dark on the West End. After a rain, Gin Creek smells terrible, so I try to avoid this park for a couple of days after a rain. Also, despite the fact that it violates two City ordinances, the City allows people to congregate, loiter, play loud music, drink, and just be a general nuisance in the parking lot on Davis Drive pretty much every evening when it is warm. Just enjoy this park during the day when it hasn't...

Decent size but the rules are silly. No bikes or dogs allowed. New signage says dogs are prohibited from all Searcy Parks and Rec. managed properties with the lone exception being the dog park. The dog park is basically a chain link fence with a trash can and doggie bags. Granted the city also has a miles long bike trail but it isn't right for teaching kids how to ride or for beginners, it crosses multiple major roads. Pretty disappointed in their​ choices. The park does have some good playground equipment and paved...