Milverton Park — Attraction in Troy

This seems to be a very new park designed for people who dislike nature. The layout is old-school and unimaginative--basically a flat, rectangular grass lawn surrounded by a walking path used by neighbors walking dogs. Thankfully, there are benches, but the budget was apparently spent on a cluster of adult exercise equipment. The grass had too many muddy patches to allow kids to chase after balls and other free play, so there seems no point in the large empty lawn. I noticed many non-native species among the straight line of newly planted trees. No large patches of native plants with signage educating park users about nature friendly practices--a real missed opportunity. There is a hidden drainage creek at the south end with a basic, unattractive bridge connecting the park to the subdivision beyond. More native shrubs and plants here could attract more birds, frogs and other mosquito eaters. Parking and bathrooms are at the north end. This space seems to have been a sterile, blank slate, so isn't full of invasive non-native plants like many parks with existing woods. There's so much potential if the City of Troy put some effort into adding esthetics, charm and...

Love this park. Only come to exercise/walk. Park is convenient, not too far from home. Park is always clean, and the bathrooms are functiona, never out of order. Bathrooms are also clean and have toilet paper and paper towels. The bathrooms do close for off-season months. When I go, the dogs are on leashes, so you do not have to worry about getting attacked. Overall, it is a great place...

Great park to walk and jog at which is what I do on nice days here. Also, nice for gatherings and picnics. There are plenty benches throughout. There is a lot of space. There are public portable potties, barbecue pits, and shaded picnic areas to eat as well as playscapes for the kiddos....