Cute spot with outdoor workout equipment. Perfect walking path. Is clean. No restrooms though and street residential parking only. They do have a nice section for kids play. read more

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Nice little park. Mature trees, green grass and a walking path all the way around. One grill that has seen better days, and which we often see families using. It needs replacement. The playground is for preschool through elementary school. There is a basketball hoop as well as newly restored exercise equipment. We miss the horse shoe area. Very pleasant. No bathrooms. read more

This is a smaller park that resides next to a creek. There is two playgrounds that offer a variety of activity to different age groups. There's is a jogging track and stops for exercises. There is also two tennis courts, baseball field and a basketball court. The field here is rather flat so it good for volleyball if you have a net. read more

Hawkins Park - Parks Near Me - Vacaville, California

Hawkins Park is okay... The park is conveniently located just adjacent to the neighborhood. The grass is well maintained, appears to be watered regularly & is relatively clean. Hawkins Park - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hawkins-park-vacaville?select=oze6jjLKqVXPoLBAOtqORg#oze6jjLKqVXPoLBAOtqORg On scorching days, (i.e. - surface temperature of the sun), the best time is early morning, before 10am, and early evenings, after 6:30pm. ('And even then, it can still be a bit on the warm side.) I've been here a number of times with "The Pack," HAPA & Trixie, since moving to the area a few months ago from the OC. It seems that a a large number of locals really enjoy this park... On cooler days & evenings, you will find quite a few people out with their families, kids and/or pets. For the most part, I've met some really nice people out & about, either on a walk or just taking a break from their day. The tennis courts are in fair condition and get used fairly regularly. The park's half court, basketball area is quite popular as well. Photo - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hawkins-park-vacaville#JRDTX6f_cYhJwzbBMJtnIQ There's a small kids playing area with "spongy padding," tunnels, a train and other things to keep the rug rats busy. There's also a "big kids" play area just across the way with tanbark, swings, a rock climbing wall, multiple slides and a jungle gym. Kiddie Area - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hawkins-park-vacaville#fp4ZM749cOorANxZWia1EQ Big Kids Area - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hawkins-park-vacaville#xFhO1a08mxmlWFCDAg8cLA There's a row of large trees near the roadside of the park that can provide a good amount of shade as well as a larger tree near the playground area. Picnic tables are sparse & spread throughout the park... 'All THREE of them. (However, the tables could use a bit of updating or replacing.) Photo - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hawkins-park-vacaville#B-H6NSyDEBasRD-YWprPIw For only having two garbage containers on site, the park is relatively clean. A huge bonus, which I have not found too often at the local parks is a doggy poop bag station, a BIG PLUS! In South Orange County, the majority of parks have poop bags available & in turn, the parks are quite "clean," compared to ones that didn't. Photo - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hawkins-park-vacaville#sLw79kagWoTTabSr2pH4Bg You can see the outdated, remnants of the eighties, (i.e. - "Workout Circuit"), with stations located around the perimeter of the park and if they were completely removed, it wouldn't be missed. Most of the workout stations are not functional with missing components. (Maybe they're kept for sentimental reasons.) Photo - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hawkins-park-vacaville#W8Eh_xceNKq-LSYs0V67gQ I've walked through Hawkins Park in the evening with "The Pack" & found the existing park lighting/lamp posts to be rather inadequate. I would not recommend evening strolls for most people as there are quite a number of areas around the park where there is very little to no lighting. Photo - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hawkins-park-vacaville#KLvNexPfBn2Iz9RYu3r8ZA Usually when I'm @ the park, I have HAPA Boy with me, he's half American Bulldog/Pit bull... 'He makes for a great visual deterrent. However, I also have Trixie, a Yorkie/Scottish mix in tow & she doesn't exactly have that same effect as HAPA... 'All ten pounds of her. (However, if anyone knows my HAPA, he'd more likely give you a wet, slobbery kiss & want to play more than anything else.) The Pack - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hawkins-park-vacaville#jmMvMQGkcNenZT1-TaPV2Q Note: There have been a few occasions where I have noticed a bit of a sketchy element. 1. Lone individuals "hanging out"/loitering; no kids; no pets 2. Groups of individuals "hanging out"/loitering on the playground/kids equipment; no kids 3. Note: It is not advised to walk the trail running parallel to the creek that leads down a private path near and/or after dark; homeless people usually can by found in/near the brush in the area, mostly in the evenings Either way, no matter where you are, ALWAYS be aware of your surroundings whether it's day or night... 'Not just in front of you but 360 degrees, make it a habit of glancing "up & around," every few minutes just so that you aren't caught off guard by something or someone that you did not see. Overall, moderately clean park BUT even with free, city provided poop bags, lazy @ss people still can't seem to pick up up after their dogs... 'And on that note, you may want to bring some "back-up poop bags," just in case. The city does provide free bags but there have been a few times when the station has sat empty for a while. Photo - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hawkins-park-vacaville#jfuAsN9kQS4knLvm9VQtdg ('And according to fellow yelp*er, Victoria H., it may be "slightly haunted." I added a "plus" just for that alone!) - "There be ghost here, b*tches!" - Aloha! Food: n/a Ambiance: 3 Service: 3+ Value: 4 read more

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Went here on a Monday morning to play tennis. -They have 2 tennis courts, one of them has a wall so you can hit the ball back and forth if you're by yourself. -There are two playgrounds, one for small kids and another for bigger kids. -it's clean and the people are nice -they have water fountains that work -basketball hoop -soccer field -Picnic tables read more

Beautiful Hidden Gem of a Park! Large Primary Playground with 6 fun slides and good set of swings, including an infant swing. Second playground offset from the first is on padded, rubber ground with it's focus on toddlers and small children. A lot of fun with a new age teeter totter, small train slide and miniature rock climb - it's perfect! This park is also great for running/walking laps and has a horse shoe pit, tennis courts, a single hoop basketball court, and a small, shaded BBQ area. Beautiful green grass - perfect park for all ages!!! read more

Hawkins Park - Wonderful Park with 4 Big Slides and more! Has an additional, padded play area perfect for Toddlers! - Parks Near Me - Vacaville, California

This is a great neighborhood park. There is 2 playgrounds, one for 5-12 and a tot lot. My son had no problem using the 5-12 at 2 years old. There is also tennis courts, walking paths, a large field, and a half basketball court. There is some shade, but it can it hot on warmer days. read more

My 1 year old loves this park. I love the toddler area with it's rubber ground and curb enclosing it. Perfect for letting him run around and explore. There are some beautiful trees at this park as well and a nice walking trail around it. There were a few obnoxious teenagers there last time I went, but other than that my experience has been good. read more

Hawkins Park - Going through tunnel - Parks Near Me - Vacaville, California

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Small park with an open field, pull up bars and assorted workout equipment staged along a walking/jogging track. Great little park.

Awesome Parker for toddlers. No shade so it's very hot but if you go earlier in the day or evening it's great! Best park in Vacaville I think. read more

We really enjoy this place. It is clean and the area for smaller kids is nice because it does not have bark. Added shade would be nice though since the play structure is right in the sun-better to go early before it gets too hot. read more

This our park of choice for our 2 year old. Nice neighborhood and good equipment for toddlers (and older kids too).

Would be 5 star but the park is slightly haunted. (Only by one ghostly presence though. I think it keeps other entities from coming to the park, so thats a plus) Just avoid the fence by the bike trail and its a really pleasant place. read more

Very clean and nice. Love the toddler area. We had a picnic and sat in a shaded tree area. I was laying the blanket down for the picnic and scanned the area for dog poop. No dog poop around so people actually pick up after their dogs here...yay! read more