What an awesome family park tucked away from the busy streets! It has a huge field with a paved…read morewalkway around it for runners, bikers, roller skaters :) There are two play areas targeted for different age groups. It's even good for 1 year olds! The equipment is new and fun! There are climb on figures like bears and turtles. There's bark and foam/rubber ground, but no sand. While my kids are sand ADDICTS, they don't mind not having sand at this park because it's so fun. The playground is significantly shaded by overhead shades as well as trees. It's very well maintained. There's a drinking fountain, but no bathrooms. Very well lit at night. It has tables and benches with overhead awning that can be reserved for parties. There's half a basketball court. There's really something for everyone. Bring your dogs, bring the family, and have fun!

Two playground options for young and "older" toddlers. Dated grounds and "fake" umbrella shades…read morecause the visit to be forgettable, but there is more shade around the playgrounds (along with some picnic tables fully in the shade). Water fountain available and plenty of parking.

Good because it's quiet, and peaceful. There are actually bathrooms here…read more Bad- because theres crackheads and drug addicts at this park which is extremely dangerous for kids. The bathrooms are disgusting half of the time. They need to be cleaned.

Many homeless have parked in this park and some smoking weird stuff and smells bad .... otherwise…read moregood for walk ‍ and location wise.

Cute little park with nice shaded areas and fat geese wandering about. Only complaint is the…read moreparking is a bit limited. I'll be back!

Large park, lots to do. Shady areas for picnics, two separate playground areas, small pond where…read morefishing takes place, the public pool is located at the top and there is a road that drives through the park for ease of access.

We were camping at Balch park and we came here to take a half day ride…read more We found the employees to be helpful and friendly The trip was fun and full of beautiful things to see The horses were easy to ride and that was good. It made the ride worry free. If your in the area it's worth the drive to have a day out with the horses

We have been up here several times just to go riding. We have had a great experience each time. We…read moreare from Orange County and love to visit Balch Park.

Fabulous dog park with large spaces for playing and running around. Nice shady trees with benches…read moreand tables in very good condition. Easy parking and access to the entry gates. Water buckets are available near the water fountain

I have never been there, but I'm looking forward to bringing my little Yorkie out there to play…read more He's also what you would call a runner if he gets loose. I had a neighbor tell me that it is a nice place to bring your animal.

Had a great time on the trail with my husband! Perfect weather and smells. Would definitely…read morerecommend this for a road trip stop and/or your destination for the day.

My family and I rented a houseboat from the Marina a few weeks back, to go out on the lake and fish…read moreall day. The boat rental was fairly inexpensive - a little under 200 dollars for a 10 person boat, and we really enjoyed our experience. The staff was friendly and helpful at the Marina, and despite not catching anything, we had a fantastic day. Add in the fact that the lake is beautiful, we had a great time. We will be back, with more of the family this time!!

I have loved lake success for about 27 years! Every time I think about best experience of my life…read moreit's always, spending the night in the middle of the lake on patio boat top, with blow up mattress, my best friends underneath on first level. The stars are the most perfect and beautiful I've ever seen! No mosquitos because we stay in the middle away from the bugs. Never has there been anywhere close to this! Then waking up early when light comes, and jumping in the water it's pure heaven! I've come all the way out from Texas because my friends told me water is high enough again, and I'm soooo looking forward to reliving that perfect experience!

We camped at Lake Success Labor Day weekend, water was shut down by 10pm + all bathrooms/showers…read morewere closed by management as well. Only 2 porter potties available to use however they were disgustingly dirty. But they did go around and warned everyone to lower music by 10pm yet they didn't warn everyone bathroom and water would be shut down. Will not be coming back again!

Very disappointing. According to the map, the fields behind the sign are part of the refuge, but…read morethey were just grazing fields for cattle. Just a few steps from the start of the foot trail, I saw discarded tires, clothing and other junk dumped on the dusty banks of the creek. I understand that it's a dry year, but the refuge looked dead. The surrounding farms had water, but none in the refuge. I saw a few birds walking out to the viewing platform: 2 crows, 1 duck, a shorebird, and what might have been a kestrel in the distance. I saw more interesting birds in the produce fields nearby, since that's where the water was. I heard some other birds, but then the passing freight train drowned out the sound. There's no point in visiting, unless you happen to be here during the crane season. There is a tiny parking lot on 88 just past the creek, but most online maps are inaccurate. Only one corner of the refuge is protected, and it's off limits to the public.

If you like to view and sandhill cranes flying in and out, this is the place. Their loud bird…read morecalls can be heard from a distance and it usually signals a flock is flying nearby or about to take off flying. If you like to photograph birds in flight (BIF), this will be heaven for you. I visited three years ago for the first time and was disappointed. Heard the birds but it was too far to photograph. I had a 400mm lens with me. Two weeks ago, inspired by a photograph I've a fellow photographer took, I ventured again and drove 45 miles north. I searched for more information about the habits of these cranes and when the best time to view them. Early morning and before sunset was the key. It is not necessary to walk the 1 mile trail to the viewing deck. To have decent photos, a 300-400mm lens would be necessary. The longer the lens, the better results. I have since visited 4 times in the last week and every time the photographing opportunities were great. If you need additional information, feel free to contact me.