Franklin Park — Attraction in Yakima

Franklin has always had an allure even when I was young but in the last 7 years it has solidified as my favorite park.

For years I have been taking my children to the park to take advantage of the playground and track during the spring and summer or the snow covered burm during the winter. And if I really want to make a day out of it we use one or all three public friendly businesses that are located on the same city block. A museum, which is fantastic, or the public pool make great escapes from the heat (or cold in the museums case) And there is a retro soda fountain that serves ice cream, sandwiches, and beverages including the all important coffee.

The park also has amenities groups and adults. There is a leisurely walking path that surrounds the park, it measures just short of a mile. There are tennis and pickleball courts available to the public. And my favorite is the open field adjacent to the museum. This is where you can find groups of the public enjoying this space with birthdays, reunions, or organized sports.

I also forgot to mention the pavilion that was erected several years ago. It serves as a stage for many music events and festive celebrations throughout the summer!

I want to write more but instead I advice you not to take my word for it and make a trip there to experience it for yourself. Keep it clean and enjoy! Closes at 10pm and...

Beautiful pool, rec swim on Saturday after 12 pm. Super nice staff at pool check in. Really really nice lifeguard named Alex helped me check on pool temp and chemicals. So they Offer $3 rates for military, Disabled, and other public officials. ( Ask I forgot all included!) Regular rate is $5 per day. Beautiful walk on grassy area with at least 25 beautiful trees!! First time here and really enjoyed our walk and visit. Courts tennis and pickleball we're NOT crowded either! Very nice!! 5 stars... Also several birthday get together in park gave nice atmosphere and just joyful feeling. Love, love the " community feel" here... So safe, kids all playing either in playground or pool area. Great for dog walking and seems responsible owners cleaned...

One of the life guards was super rude the ENTIRE time, she told my 8 year old sister she had to stay by the wall where she can touch even though she can swim, she was the only kid she told that which i found a little odd??? after she left that position and went to another she was constantly yelling until everyone yelled at her to be quiet and then cheered, which wasnt very nice but she was yelling at people for wearing glasses (seeing eye glasses), parents holding their infants and parents walking quickly with the kids, after she went on break no one really whistled and it was a fantastic experience. Like actually. No one got hurt i didnt bump into anyone and the life guards were...