If you're coming down the mountain with kids and they need to get out of the car and run around,…read morethis is the perfect park for that. It's in a residential neighborhood, has a small playground, and a decent sized grassy area. There aren't any bathrooms, but for a park pitstop, this is perfect. Plus, there are a ton of businesses within 3 mins of driving if you need a bathroom.

Clean. Has a few benches for parents to sit near the play area. Good for little kiddos. Not much…read moreshade. Easy street parking and plenty of spaces in the large parking lot. Nice neighbor park.

Seems like a nice family park... Sunday afternoon so they're plenty if…read morekids....slides...swings....jungle gym.... Playhouse .... Plenty of room to run... Covered picnic area.... & plenty of shade .....

Great park to bring a toddler who likes to feed animals. Last visit, brought some frozen veggies to…read morefeed the ducks. One of the larger ducks was acting like a puppy - it was so endearing and frightening at the same time. Right now there's a lot of construction. The main restroom area is being worked on. The parking near the dog park fills up quickly. I prefer this parking area compared to the main lot on the other side of the tennis courts. I love how they have racket ball courts but hardly see anyone using them. Overall, solid park and amenities.

This was my first visit to Ford Park. There's parking available, but the spots can fill up…read morequickly. To reach the ponds, after you park, you'll need to walk upwards to the left where there is a dirt foot trail to the ponds. There are two ponds. The first one that you'll see, is the smaller one. There are a few ducks that were here when we arrived. We saw several people fishing in this pond because the park recently stocked up the pond with fish. Although, when I spoke to someone who was leaving, they caught 3 fishes and were heading home. Another person who just arrived an hour earlier, still didn't catch any fish. My advice is to go early in the morning when the fish are hungry to catch the fish. To see the larger pond, just keep heading upwards to the right and you'll immediately see it to your left. This pond has most of the ducks congregating here. We saw less people fishing at this pond maybe because there were more ducks. The main reason to going to this park was to feed the ducks. You're not supposed to feed them bread. We brought bird seeds and sunflower seeds (with no salt) with us. When we went, there were three types of ducks: Mallards (The males have the pretty green colored feathers from their head to their necks while the females are covered with different shades of brown. I like the light tan feathered ones. You may see the all-white feathered Mallard which is pretty too.) Muscovy (they look like they're wearing red masks lol) The ones here were rather large compared to the other ducks. American Wigeon (they're smaller than the Mallard & Muscovy with green feather streak from their eyes going down their necks. At the top of their heads, the feathers are a white streak going down their necks as well. The main part of their body is covered with brown feathers.) Overall, we had an enjoyable time here feeding the ducks and relaxing in the park. Great free activity to bring along your kids to see the ducks. Just remember not to feed them bread because it lacks nutritional value and can lead to health problems for the birds.

I took the Metrolink Arrow from Downtown Redlands to the University of Redlands station to visit…read moreSylvan Park. Although the park is technically just across the street there's no crosswalk within a mile in either direction. It honestly feels like the City of Redlands isn't fully aware they have train service. The park itself is quite lovely and spacious, featuring a large rose garden, a children's play area, a gazebo (which requires a permit to use), several picnic spots, a horseshoe pit, and a skatepark. One picnic area has a functioning sink, but the others lack water access. While the landscaping is attractive, overall maintenance leaves much to be desired. There are remnants of old tennis courts in disrepair, and although the restrooms were clean and open, they're very outdated and likely don't meet current codes (cities don't have to comply with their own codes). Sidewalks are scarce, making this park difficult to navigate for anyone with mobility challenges. If you're planning a small gathering, keep your group under 25 people to avoid needing a permit. Seating is limited, so arriving early is a must. Also, be prepared to pack up and leave quickly if law enforcement hassles you. Parking is limited for a park of this size, which is why taking the train would be ideal--if it weren't for the unsafe street crossing, especially concerning if you have small children. Sylvan Park is technically a "resident park," not a "public park." This means its primary use is intended for Redlands residents, and non-resident use may be restricted or require additional permissions. For larger group events needing permits, you'll likely need liability insurance and guidance from a Redlands-based attorney is strongly advised.

Yes it's a nice park for all groups. The city maintains it well so take your family and friends and…read morepeaceful enjoy your time.

Fun atmosphere. Engaging for the kids. Food and drink offered. Only bummer was that the massage…read morechairs wouldn't take my dollars! Place was clean and well kept.

Cleanliness needs improvement, older building and I couldn't get past the smell. The kids, ages 5…read moreand 8 loved playing there.

I love this little hike trail! It's always clean and the view is beautiful! It has a beautiful rose…read moregarden and roses along the path! I love it! Bonus It's a beautiful spot for photo sessions!

This is where I end up or leave from ... it's cooler than the other places I hike... always fun…read morethings going on in this park... photography for a big events, weddings, graduations, and families.... They have plays in the summer.... I love Prospect Park.... I never drive...

Awesome spot for so many health opportunistic possibilities! From a stroll, to inclines this trail…read moreoffers so many routes with amazing views all around. The parking is pretty easy to find and the map is easy to read. I'd recommend some decent trail shoes and a small water bottle. The park across the street is a nice spot for a picnic afterwards. Watch out for all the animal droppings from dogs and horses.

Beautiful area. Lots of tables great view. Surrounded by mountains and trees. People seem to be…read morevery friendly