Caruth Park — Attraction in University Park

I lived in University Park for over 20 years and used this park consistently! There is plenty of space to have full soccer matches (no permanent goals), or little-league baseball games, walking/jogging trails to exercise, ponds for fishing and throwing sticks into, oh and did I mention two tennis courts (with lights).

If you live in University Park, go to the Parks and Recs office and get a tennis membership (

Caruth park has great play structures (suitable for littles and bigger kids), swings, park benches, and a couple picnic tables. The ground is there rubbery, bouncy surface, which my kids prefer to wood chips. There are huge sport fields. Parking is a bit far from the actual playground. Main reason I give it a 4-star is because of the ponds. While beautiful, they are worrisome. You really have to be hyper-vigilant at watching your kiddos. I've seen kids go flying full speed toward the water and parents are booking it after them in hopes of preventing a dip in the pond. I've also had friend's kids jump in and need rescuing. It's at least waist...

This is a fantastic little park. There's a playground, baseball field, empty field, 2 tennis courts, and a pond. There are a benches throughout, a little walking path, and picnic tables. The pond is stocked for fishing. There are tons of little catfish and bluegills. There are also big catfish and VERY large carp. There are suppose to be bass, too, but my son and I have never caught one or seen one caught there. There's lots of shady areas and a small parking lot (about 15 spots) on the east side of the park. You can also park on the street to the north...