How does one even start reviewing this beautiful gem when there are negatives to be pointed out? I decided to take off one start because it is definitely not the park's fault, if anything it would be the cracks in the walkway (watch out for your ankle!!). Anywho, speaking for only the park, it is a perfect place to run, jog, exercise, play base/soft ball, basketball, soccer, and tennis. If you're a parent then the playgrounds are a perfect option that will keep the kids busy with perfect view of the pond and the multitude of ducks hanging out there. There are many people who walk/run in the mornings (9am is when it slowly dissipates) and it gets busy again during the 4-6pm hours during the week. On the weekends it's a different story since the park is busy hosting parties for irresponsible parents. This is where the issues with this park lies. 🙄 it was never this bad but it has been increasing now and you will see people leaving their party garbage behind in piles where they held their party AND next to the sidewalk where they parked. It is so annoying to see because there are garbage cans EVERYWHERE in the park available for them to dispose of their mess and they will leave it behind regardless. Another constant issue is dog poop, now to be clear I love dogs, but there are dog owners that are diiiirtyy. There are so many people walking their dogs but when they poop they'll stare down at them lovingly AND FAIL TO PICK UP THEIR POOP. Sometimes the firefighters area will have poop bags in their bag dispenser located on their fence but more than usually it is empty so if you're planning on taking your animals please take poop bags and pick up after them. Another problem related to this is people not training their dog before bringing them to the park. Recently, an elderly lady was bit in the leg by a German shepherd that was extremely reactive and the 2 women walking it failed to restrain it and they ran away after the incident. In terms of sketchy individuals, you will find people in their cars smoking weed and you'll know it because it'll stink really badly and there are transients that live in their cars or set up behind the museum before it gets too busy. As for the park itself you will have to be sure to stretch those ankles because there are holes, cracks and uneven pavement in the walkways and grass but that's the only issue the park presents itself. Overall, it's a must to visit.