Ok so we wanted to try a new park, so I gather up the kids and we head over. This park has a kids…read moresplash pad (I assume is open during the summer months.) The playground has a large rocket which is at least 30 feet high! It includes two totally enclosed tube slides and another 2-4 lower slides. In fact it was so tall I was afraid my 2-4 yo's would be too scared to go up to top, but nope! It took them 2 to 3 times walking up the stairs to gather the courage, but once they did it trying to get them off the slide to put on jackets became more of an issue. We had a water gun fight, ate some snacks and they played til they were wore out. I heard this isn't the grandest neighborhood, although I didn't experience any issues, I am not familiar enough with the AV area to give a honest opinion: good or bad about that so know that my star rating is based solely on my experience inside the park not the neighborhood. The pluses for me was that they had a clean play area and the splash zone is right next to the two grounds. One set is for say 5 yo and up and a more milder toddler area all in same eye path, so you could easily watch two sets of kids. There is a lot of grass areas so you can camp out, have a picnic and make it a day trip with young ones. There is ample parking with a well lit lot. The soccer and other fields were brightly lit so you can play organized sports at night. What I did have a issue with is: The playground isn't lit up at night. (see pics below) which I truly don't understand. We waited thinking that the timer hadn't spring forward with time, but after looking around noticed two things the light structure is set for a dim yellow almost amber light while all the fields have super bright white lights and that one light was actually on so the other 2-3 lights just hadn't been maintained! Shame on parks and rec to not thinking of the safety of children especially during spring time when families are coming back out in larger groups. And next a question for parks and rec. Why does the playground where our most precious gems would play have the dimmest lights? You are putting children at risk of falling, being touched or hit inappropriately or worse (use your imagination!) This should be the brightest lights the park has not the darn soccer field. How is any mom and/or dad going to go let the little ones play while waiting for their older ones to finish up a practice or game with little to no lights? That needs to be addressed ASAP!!! and that is the reason my rating is only a 3 star, because I think that dusk time visits would be unsafe for most families.

New updated swings and things at park ..it's always clean , it's just in the ghetto parts of…read moreLancaster.. lol but it's cool !!

Great park located on the fringes of Lancaster, California…read more To be honest I was there trying to catch fire fighting aircraft flying from the adjacent Fox Field. However, the park had plenty of open space, clean bathrooms, and lots to do for humans both big and little. That being said: if its a hot day its pretty brutal during peak hours. In addition the nearby airfield can cause noise, but its not super busy Aside from that plenty of parking and nice place to stretch your legs

My place to enjoy working out on my STREETSTRIDER 2-3 times per week…read more A beautiful serenity in this place. A REAL GEM! To be enjoyed by all ages.

We love this park they have done a great job fixing it up and keeping it maintained. The only…read moredownfall is certain times there are a bunch of teens on the equipment purposely trying to break it. Or sometimes homeless. When we see this we just leave or don't go in. Makes the expirience just not worth it.

We visited this nice park today between 9-1230pm. They have a small semi enclosed playground! It…read moregets extra star because it's pretty shady so parent can sit a watch kids closely. There is one spot I think they missed a great tree spot to cover all the parental views, but that's just a small inconvenience. They would have earned 5 stars of there was a splash pad, water mister or something there! I just don't understand why every park in the AV doesn't have a water element as hot as it is here. Temps range 90+° as early as April until as late as October. (Since they can afford to water the fields mid-day in the summer the water and cost isn't a issue) I didn't visit restrooms so I can't comment on them, the park is clean and well maintained. I appreciate that the water fountain is clean and in working condition also that they have a doggie bowl for our family pets. That was well thought out Also it is kind of handicap accessible for kids that need extra assistance. They have ramps onto equipment and they have a rocking type ride that a child who was there in a chair was able to enjoy. It would be great if a swing for them could be added idk how but something that can lock in a chair and let them also enjoy that. But the fact it isn't sand means a lot for some kids I thought that was very well thought through. I will bring the baby back again she enjoyed herself

I visited twice. The first time was to find a geocache. I came back because I wanted to see the…read moreJoshua trees in evening light. Stunning. There is a small nature center and several miles to walk on well-maintained trails. They may even be ADA compliant, but you'd better confirm that if you need it. I visited in mid'June and thw evening walk was not too hot. The foll9wing morning was actually sweater weather, which means walking in the m9rning would good too.

First time going to the Preserve in Lancaster on a Saturday night for a (free) night walk and…read moreastronomy presentation...loved it. The guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about the night sky making the walk and the presentation all the more engaging. The sky was clear that night giving us a nice view of celestial objects such as the planets Venus, Mars, and Mercury along with various star constellations. My friends and I had a wonderful time. After the walk we were able to look through a couple of high powered telescopes set up by kind volunteers that allowed us to get a closer view of various stars and even neighboring galaxies All in all, an enjoyable evening out here in the high desert

Beautiful but windy day! Everyone was so nice and said good morning. So many cute dogs and…read moreducklings on this day. Great view of the city and there's parking!

I don't know that most Los Angelinos know how much effort and engineering goes into bringing their…read morewater to them. These canals and tunnels and pipelines bring water 444 miles from the Sierra Nevada Mountains to Southern California. The Edmund G. Brown (a former California Governor) "California Aqueduct" is the state's largest and longest water transport system It was initially sold to the public in 1960 for an estimated total cost of $1.75 billion in state bonds. This was a misleading and low-balled figure. Construction began in 1961 and though still incomplete, the total cost for the project has grown over $4.3 billion for twenty-five dams and reservoirs, eighteen pumping plants, 683 miles of aqueducts, and eight hydro-electric power plants. The aqueduct serves 35 million people and 5.7 million acres of farmland pumped along the way to overcome gravity here and there through pumping stations and some of that energy is later recovered by hydroelectric plants. For example, the Edmonston Pumping Plant raises the water 1,926 feet over the Tehachapi Mountains. Much of the aqueduct walkways and bikeways were closed after September 11, but here in Palmdale where the Pearblossom Highway crosses over, there is a parking area and a narrow fenceway opening that you can fit through. I don't know that a bicycle would make it. It's worth stopping to see this tremendous engineering feat and perhaps understand what happens before you water your lawn or fill your pool. [Review 17536 overall - 333 in California - 1054 of 2022.]

Love this park!! Perfect for walks & catching nice sunsets!…read moreIt's my go to park to wind down after a long day Plus it's dog friendly

Update !!! Back today to bring mom's dog to park. Why don't the latches properly latch on the large…read moredog area I just watched a dog push is way out. Thanks God he's friendly. So I went over and tried to push pull and slam the gates to get them to close properly with no luck. They close fitted but the latch won't close so it can be pushed open without unlatching it on the parks interior side I didn't check all the gates just the two closest to small dog area, . How scary!! Come on Mayor Parris you got all these thought on how to cage up and ll ill of the homeless can you redirect some of that attention to the parks the taxpayers children utilize?

016/24 This park is…read morejust about a mile and a half drive to my brother's abode which was our destination. This park was named after a lady who was a resident for many years and was also a foster parent to many kids . This park's amenities include: Basketball courts Swimming pools Tennis courts Baseball fields Fitness area Gymnasium Picnic tables Community center Skate parks Soccer fields Children playground Restrooms

This magnificent little park has a little bit of everything. -That's what makes it great.:)…read more A group of off-duty army veterans are setting up a volleyball game. A father is teaching his youngest son how to 'hit one outta the park'. Small family barbeques are being planned and celebrated in the shade of one of the first-come-first-served gazebos. A future skateboard influencer is setting up a"live feed"for his tictoc fans. Cool Palmdale kids are practicing their 360s at the skateboard ramps and half pipe in the skate park. My favorite Instagram friend is practicing his free throw.... all the way from Greece?! Ok, maybe it just looked like him. This is a great place to practice your free throws! Old friends are playing a pick up game at the basketball courts. Future Lakers in the making! Kids are playing games, swinging on swings, sliding down slides, playing sports and .. musical instruments??!! Future rock stars can practice outdoor instruments here and out. Bring the band for an outdoor concert. There's a commemorative plaque in this park paying homage to Vietnam veterans. My dad served in the military during the Vietnam war, so I came to get a picture of the plaque for him. What a great park! I'm enjoying the weather, admiring everything and everyone. I brought my takeout to a nice table in the shade. Pandemic points! Every time I come to this park I get to trade smiles with somebody different. I moved to the area for a reason, the people. This park is located in an area of the Antelope Valley that looks like a country rap video directed by Clint Eastwood starring everyone. I traded hair compliments with the most beautiful little girls I've ever seen. Rainbow beads, you are my sunshine "No YOUR hair is prettier!" In return I got one of the best smiles in my life from their father. Why do I get something better back when I give a compliment, a hug or a smile! I don't know, but this park is a premier place to practice. I left with a skip in my step. A full tummy. Cool pictures. Great advice. And. The distinct impression that this place and one smile could change the world. I drove away playing "We can work it out" from Stevie Wonder. I didn't make it out of the parking lot before I got another smile and a nod. Everybody should come check out this park. Bring your picnics, team practices, YouTube fans, your biggest smile and your family.:)

I've been here a few times over the past couple of years. It is currently April 2024 as I write…read morethis review, and I'm here with my 6-year-old daughter, who is enjoying the new playground equipment that was recently installed this year. The equipment is excellent, there is a wide variety of obstacles, slides, and other fun things to do, and it appears to be great for all ages. The grounds and fields all seem to be very well kept up, and the restrooms seem to be in decent shape. The park is also located in a nice area, far enough away from main streets and the highway to be decently quiet, but not so far away as to feel too remote. I'd recommend this park!

We reserved the park for a bday party and unfortunately people tore down the sign and threw their…read moreown party there instead. We informed them that we had a reservation for the pavilion and they began making violent and racist remarks about Hispanics. There was no employee around as they promised and we had to get the police involved to escort the group of men out.