About Riverview Park
Riverview Park is an exceptional outdoor destination featuring a massive playground with unique equipment like a hamster wheel and standing zip line, a splash pad, and a scenic lake for fishing and feeding ducks.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Family picnics and outdoor gatheringsFamilies with kids of varying ages (toddlers to older kids)Dog walking and joggingToddlers (2+ years) who enjoy the splash pad and peaceful lake walksOlder kids (6+ years) who can handle the challenging slides, hamster wheel, and standing zip line
Why families love it
- Unique play equipment including a hamster wheel and standing zip line
- Splash pad area perfect for younger kids
- Scenic man-made lake for fishing and feeding ducks
- Clean restrooms and covered picnic tables
- Hamster wheel
- Standing zip line
Insider tips
- When parking during stadium games, tell the attendants you are visiting the park to avoid being turned away, but do not leave to go to the game or you will be towed
- Supervise children closely on the standing zip line as falls are common
- Obtain a permit beforehand if you plan to fish in the lake
- Bring sun protection as there is very little shade over the play areas
Good to know before you go
- Using the park parking lot to attend nearby stadium games
- Visiting during peak midday sun without sunscreen or hats due to limited shade
- Lack of shade over the playground area
- Fall hazard on the standing zip line
- Strict towing policy during stadium games if parking rules are violated
- Crowds
- Can experience parking pressure and traffic during nearby stadium games
- Value
- Free admission and free parking offer excellent value, though fishing requires a permit and nearby dining options are extra.
- Food
- Picnics are allowed with covered picnic tables available on-site
- Accessibility
- Walking trails are available around the lake, suitable for strollers
- Safety
- Parking attendants present during game days
What parents say
"Editing my review as they do provide parking during the games. You just have to pull in like you're going to the game and tell the attendants you are going to the park. Be certain that's what you are doing though, as they'll warn that you will be towed if not at the park and at the game/stadium. Other than that it was amazing!"
a month ago
"This has to be the best playground. Such interesting and fun things for kids and adults including something that looks like a hamster wheel, a standing zip line (be careful with this as falling is likely), challenging slides, etc. There is a pond with fish and walking trails. They also have some picnic tables and free parking. Great location. Not much shade however. Lots of dogs being walked as there are grassy areas."
2 months ago
"This is always a fun park to go to. A large man made lake to feed the ducks, huge playground, splash pad area... great for running, jogging and playing! You can fish at the lake too (be sure to have a permit). All ages are always seen at this park. Across the street from.shops and restaurants too."
a month ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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