For the park: My roomies recommended the park for running as…read morethey are fit and athletic. Alas, I am not so fit or athletic so by the time I got there I was already winded and on the verge of death. Much to my surprise, the park is not only great for running -which I failed to do- but walking, sitting, meditating, and maybe reevaluating my life choices and deciding I should run more often so I can actually run THROUGH the park like the athletic people surrounding me. The park has a sufficient number of trees, several different paths, and the area surrounding it it pretty neat. Even if you don't like running, I would recommend going!