The vibes here are awesome minus the tweakers and dog poop. But in this area there is t much else to do.

One of my good friend Yelp friends is famous for reviewing parks. My 2011 New Years Resolution is to match her park for park. And I will begin my quest with the world's champion of parks. Growing up, this place was known simply as the Ukiah Municipal Park. I'm not sure when the whole Todd Grove thing happened, but it's the in thing to name parks after people. I'm all good with that. Some of the park kid toys are gone, but the giant tractor tires remain. What is it about a giant rubber tire that would get me to spend countless hours entertaining me? The parks iconic symbol to me was always the rocket. Now that was the single biggest childhood attraction for me growing up in the entire town. I still remember the day I felt like one of the big kids when I finally stopped my crying and summited the very top. I swear you could see the Golden Gate Bridge from there. Sir Edmund Hillary has nothing on me. . This park includes two swimming pools, plenty of picnics and countless trees that provide protection and shade from the hot summer sun. I took swimming lessons here as a kid and is where I conquered my fear of the water. I cannot even begin to count the fond memories of this place. From the family summer outings, to the yearly school picnics this place will always hold a special place in my heart. read more

Todd Grove Park - Parks Near Me - Ukiah, California

Ok, we've been in Ukiah for all the seasons now, so I can look back and see if Todd Grove Park turned out as promising as I'd hoped. And the answer-- yes. In Summer it was a refuge from the heat, with all the redwood, cedar, oak and many other different trees to sit or walk under. The concerts were great, and we were lucky enough to be within walking distance because the crowds & traffic were big. And the pool... I actually took swim classes and the facilities were great. The play equipment... I have to say, it's been a big hit with Darren. Every time we go, he tries something new -- "he is so daring"-- and he's still in the tots section, so there's a lot more for him to experience as he gets older. I never get tired of stopping off here after a run to town or the store, let Violet out for some exercise while I perch on a bench & check my cell phone messages. Winter is cold here, so the park is not so appealing, but i did stop today & we had a brisk walk around. I think this has turned out to be one of my favorite city parks and that's saying alot, since I've loved Balboa park in San Diego, Tilden & Arlington park in Berkeley... But this is home now & I'm content that we have this. *** see photos above in Park description *** read more

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Todd Grove Park 600 Live Oak Acres: 16.2; Features: Playground Equip., picnic tables, barbeques, reservable group areas, volleyball standards, swimming pool In other words... it's just the best-est park EVAH! When I sit underneath one of the many giant trees scattered through out the park, I can't help but have flashbacks from a bazillion past visits to this, my favorite "happy place", Todd Grove Park. Before she could do anything but drool and giggle, I would bring my daughter to this park where she would swing, drool, and giggle her tiny self into a happy little slumber. Then as she grew older, I would bring her here to run off some of that endless supply of energy until she would collapse into a worn out heap of dusty slumber. She also spent many a summers day at the Safari Day Camp, a daycare program that working moms, like myself, bow down in appreciation of! Now my daughter is grown, yet I still drag her teen aged Gothic self to many of the free cultural happenings. We both enjoy the free concerts in the park and the occasional play that take place on the permanent concrete stage. Though she's old enough to skip those daily naps, Todd Grove still proves useful as a parenting tool, for it will still bring a smile even to the most tragic of brooding teen Goths. read more

Amazing park to stop at if you are in or driving through Ukiah. The playground is so much more fun than the typical play structure. Lots of swings available, tall climbing area with slides, unique spaceship, and beautiful grassy area with redwoods. read more

Seriously the best park in the area, Mendocino or lake county. I love that there are two play structures, benches and that there is a place to get food right next door read more

I like to bring my infant son here so we can get out of the house and get some fresh air. It's a great park for laying out a blanket, laying back, and looking at the trees and the sky. This park has nicer grass than most parks I've been too and one time there was a free performance from the SF Mime Troupe that I happened to stumble upon. It's pretty clean and I feel good about letting my baby play in the grass. I've never gone to the jungle gym side so I don't have any opinion on it. It does get really crowded with birthday parties, bows, pinatas, and soccer playing kids on the weekends, so if you want a more peaceful visit with better parking then go during the week. read more

fun park, cute area. love the rocket, but the bathrooms are disgusting but hey at least there's soap and toilet paper (sometimes). If you need paper towels there ain't none, use some toilet paper and you're good. read more

This place was an awesome stop while we were on the road. Lots of fun for kids of all ages. Very clean with shady spots to sit. read more

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Beautiful, clean park, with shade and restrooms. Awesome place to stop and let the kiddos out to play.

As a family who lives in far NorCal with a toddler, we're often in search of fun stops between here and the Bay Area. We found a few good reviews of this park on Google and stopped to check it out. Definitely worth it! Three big play structures, one specifically for kids under 5. Lots of picnic benches in the shade. It was hot and some of the plastic and metal of the structures was pretty hot (have the kids wear shoes). Parking available in the shade. Great place to let your kids explore! read more

The park has great facilities for all sorts of leisure. It's quite enjoyable in the evening and early morning. During the day, though, the north half of the park always seems to transform itself into a "life avoidance zone." If you hate the smell of marijuana as much as I do, give it a pass. I hope this only just happened to go on when I was there, and that it's not a normal thing. But it's depressing to see. read more

This is a nice park with some great play structures for both under 5 y/o's and bigger kids. I though the rocket ship slide was pretty neat too. I bet it gets boiling hot here in the summer, but it was a perfect place for us to stop and get some wiggles out after spending the first half of the day driving on 101. read more

they still have the rocket, I played on as a kid in the 60.the park is well maintained. there is bathrooms and picnic tables and swimming pool lots to do for the kiddies. read more

This park is great. Lots of area to sit and relax, walk around and even BBQ. Not to mention Sundays in the park are very fun! I miss the rocket though : ( read more