Long's Park Reviews Summary

Playgrounds and Play Areas

Pros:

• "It's a great park for kids because it has swing sets and playgrounds set up all around it."
• "The largest wooden playset is very nicely shaded and accommodates many many kids at once."
• "There's a lake with a paved area for kids to ride scooters and bikes on."
• "Each Pavilion has a little playground right next to it."
• "4 to 5 playgrounds here for the kids."
• "They built a kids jungle gym play area."
• "A new playground that has been there for a little more than a year with a lot of new gadgets and great fun for the kids."

Cons:

• "I was sad when they tore down the old playground but what they replaced it with is so so amazing!"
• "It's a nice park but not well maintained at all."
• "The only thing I would change is, they need to reopen the petting zoo!"
• "They took down the wooden play structure with horrible sight lines and put up a brand new one fully enclosed with the fence which makes it easier to keep an eye on your Littles."
• "The only thing I was disappointed in was how run down a lot of the park was."
• "Also, there's a petting zoo open on weekends, a pond, and at least 4 more smaller parks."
• "The petting zoo is open again but you’ll probably know more about the animals and their/your safety than the employee who never took his eyes off his phone or acknowledged our existence when we walked in."

Concerts and Events

Pros:

• "Concerts in the park are fantastic!!"
• "The entertainment during the summer pulls in a nice crowd and it's free."
• "They have an amphitheater that hosts concerts."
• "Absolutely love the musical diversity of these shows and the fact that they are offered to the general public for free."
• "During the summer months, they host the best free music concert series."
• "Music and movie events during the summer are great for the family!"
• "Great place to experience live music! Variety of shows over the summer, so you can choose what you like and/or see others and experience something new."

Cons:

• "Last year it was cancelled because of covid so I don't know what their plans are for this year."
• "No live music this year and some of the food trucks did not make an appearance in 2019."
• "Wish they would book bands such us Piel Music from Los Angeles, California."
• "They put on a few events throughout the year."
• "If it wasn’t for the injured animals that live in the park I’d be able to rate better."

Cleanliness and Maintenance

Pros:

• "It is kept clean, there is a beautiful pond, picnic tables, pavilions, grills, different playgrounds for all ages."
• "There are bathrooms and a trash can on every corner. That gave a clean area."
• "The restrooms were clean and well stocked."
• "Park is decently maintained and restroom facilities are numerous and in great locations."
• "The grounds are kept clean and accessible trashcans are all around to throw out any trash."
• "It was well cared for with clean bathrooms and no litter."
• "The playground areas are well maintained."

Cons:

• "The pond could be cleaned once and a while. Trash build up smells."
• "The pond area is great with a little trail around it, but it's usually very dirty and sometimes smelly."
• "Nice park could use some cleaning up but I feel the people who leave messes are responsible."
• "The water in the pond is kind of gross, and the walk around it is rather short."
• "I was surprised how unkept it looked- full garbage cans, weeds, and the pond looked dirty."
• "The landscape had large weeds and broken benches, it saddens me."
• "The people there were leaving trash everywhere."

Accessibility and Facilities

Pros:

• "Very accessible."
• "Easy access to park. Plenty of free parking."
• "Handicap parking and access to public restrooms."
• "Parking is available in the park."
• "Bathrooms are open and pavilions are available for reservations."
• "Several picnic areas that were dog friendly too."
• "Great park. Very clean and beautiful. They have tons of stuff for children to do."

Cons:

• "Unfortunately, the bathroom facilities are locked during winter."
• "It's a shame they had to build that many places of business so close to the park."
• "Only downside is that parking can be hard to come by."
• "Parking can be tight, and if you drive to the end of the parking lot there is no legal option to go back to the start due to a no left turn sign."
• "The only complaint I have was the bathroom and it's the bathroom and couldn't even use half the stalls."
• "Also, the bathrooms seem to never be open."
• "Bathrooms desperately need an update."