My Kid's Favorite Park!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 06/04/08
Idlewild is my children's favorite park for many reasons. The largest of the play areas has something for every kid, from my littlest tyke to my eldest daughter. There is one area designed for older children ( 6-12 ) and only yards away is another area for little ones ( 2-5 ). They are in the same enclosed area so you can keep an eye on all of them at the same time. There is a shady area with picnic tables which is close enough to the train tracks across the Truckee river that the kids can see the trains rolling by. The trees surrounding the park keep the winds at bay, which is a rare find in this area. There is a pond with all kinds of waterfowl. There is a rose garden to stroll through, baseball fields to play catch in, the Truckee River to skip rocks across, a walking trail to work off the buffets, a public pool and skateboard park! It is close enough to downtown that you can walk to it if you'd like, or if you prefer to drive, there is always ample parking. Free parking! I'm sure I'm forgetting more features, but I'll leave it up to you to discover them for yourself! Have fun, and I'll see you at the park!
