Libby Lake Park

I love this park. The playground is large, sturdy and diverse for both a little kid area and a big kid area. It has wood chips for ground covering, for easy landing and cleans off the kiddos easily. Also there’s a volleyball area but I rarely see anyone using it. Across the street is a mini skate park with ramps and such that are really cool. The restrooms have pretty murals on them and clean and well stocked.
There is also a well covered patio area that is pretty large with barbecues, they are usually empty though you’ll occasionally see a family having a birthday party.
I come here quite often to feed the ducks. There is a ton them around fall then I guess they migrate, and it seems like there’s less other seasons, I’m not sure how that all works, lol! Also there’s turtles and fish in the lake. Some of the turtles end up on the land which is fun to see them, though I think I saw someone take one home once… :/​
I wouldn’t recommend coming at night (at this park or any park for that matter) I’ve heard of the tragic gang related murders that happened in 2011 and 2013, but on a positive note they have done things such as chop down trees that were concealing areas and installed new light poles and also some cosmetics with new paved streets, 3 pretty water fountains in the lake, etc. I haven’t ever felt scared here or seen any «gangs». And I do see the police patrol regularly. Occasionally I will see someone with liquor walking around who is intoxicated, and alcohol is prohibited but police usually get called and I think person is asked to leave.
The park itself is pretty clean. I have never seen the trash overflowing. Though I have seen garbage that is thrown on the ground and sometimes ends up on the lake. Some people even fish in the lake but it’s just for fun and throw fish back.

This has been a park known for senseless violence on sometimes innocent people. If you come with your family during the day you should be fine but it’s not a guarantee. You would think that the police would patrol the area a lot more because of what’s been going on. It’s so sad that kids have to watch their back at a park instead of enjoying themselves. This is a park that you have to enter at your own risk. The gangs in this area have been here for years and I don’t see them leaving anytime soon.

Such a same about the violence that has happened here. You may be concerned after hearing the horrible things that have taken place at this park but you will be totally fine if you are here during the day. The park is large and near the end of a dead end road so there is not a ton of traffic rushing back and forth while kids are playing so that is really cool. The grass area is large and they have a bunch of playgroup equipment and a big picnic area. The thing I use at the park is the paved walking path that goes around the small lake. It is pleasant and easy walk around the lake and you can do some bird watching as you look at all the ducks and birds that hang out at the lake.

This city park is a hidden gem. It features a large shade structure with picnic tables and barbecues, suitable for groups. Not a «sports park,» it is a great place for walking and picnicking. Its main feature is the large improved lake in the center. It is surrounded by a paved walking path and fishing is permitted. There is also a playground next to the shade structure. A variety of local and migratory birds and ducks frequent the lake and feeding the ducks is another fun activity. Swimming and boating are not permitted. There are several areas with shade trees and benches, and a restroom.
The park has an undeserved reputation due to several incidents of criminal activity that have taken place there over the years. All of those incidents have taken place after dark when the park is closed. Nothing to be afraid of here during daylight hours, it’s a great place for family activity.