About Hellyer County Park
Hellyer County Park offers a well-maintained environment with diverse recreational activities, including hiking trails, a playground, picnic areas, and a small fishing lake, making it an ideal spot for families looking for outdoor fun.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Family picnics and gatheringsOutdoor activities like cycling and hikingRelaxing walks with scenic viewsToddlers to elementary-aged children (enjoy the playground and water feature)Teens (can utilize trails and outdoor velodrome)
Why families love it
- Well-kept park with a clean playground
- Variety of open fields for sports like frisbee and soccer
- Unique sand area with water feature for kids
- Outdoor velodrome for cycling enthusiasts
- Friendly and knowledgeable park rangers
- Clean and engaging playground with spinning feature
Insider tips
- Bring your own toilet paper for bathroom visits
- Visit during cooler times of the day to avoid heat
- Consider bringing a frisbee or volleyball for open field activities
- Check for park events or volunteer opportunities
Good to know before you go
- Busy weekends when the park may be crowded
- Hot days if children want to enjoy the water feature
- Presence of goose droppings affecting play areas
- Bathrooms not consistently stocked with toilet paper and seat covers
- Inadequate staff presence to manage feeding of wildlife
- Crowds
- Can get crowded on weekends and during nice weather
- Value
- Parking is $6 unless you have a pass from the library; offers good value with multiple activities and facilities available for families.
- Food
- No specific food restrictions mentioned, but feeding wildlife junk food is discouraged
- Accessibility
- Paths and trails are generally accessible for strollers and wheelchairs
- Safety
- Rangers present for assistance and information
What parents say
"It’s a beautiful and well kept park. I rode my bike through here via Coyote Creek Trail. People enjoy this park every week. It has a good playground, lots of open field, picnic tables, restrooms, and a small lake to fish in. No sports equipment, like basketball courts, but you can play frisbee or soccer or set up a volleyball net. They also have an outdoor velodrome. I think this is one of the more relaxing parks in the South Bay."
2 weeks ago
"Easy to access everything. Parking was $6 unless you have a pass. (You can get from any library) Park had a LOT of goose droppings which made it difficult for the kids to play on it. Playgrounds were clean though and kept the kiddos occupied the entire time. They really loved the one feature that spins. The sand area with water is genius! Just wish it was warmer so the kids could've enjoyed it. Bathrooms were clean, just not stocked with toilet paper and seat covers. Made it challenging to say the least. But we figured it out and everyone had a great time. OH! and the park has place to hang "
5 months ago
"Nice park for a sunset walk. It gets pretty sunny in the morning. Plenty of open grill and picnic bench. It is part of a longer trail. Lot of parking spots. Nice views, can spot ducks and few other birds. Paid entrance & parking. Entrance and exit is through a road leading to highway, sometimes gets a ton traffic."
6 months ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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