Wayne Bartholomew Family Park is a great little place with a beautiful pond and small beach. The water is fairly clear and not too cold, perfect for swimming, paddle boarding, or kayaking. It is a fun place to take kids, with a nicely groomed beach and a marked-off pond area that attracts lots of ducks. There is a nice walking path around the pond, and fishing is usually pretty good from the large grassy area. The park has different sized pavilions, each with grills, which are a nice place to eat lunch. There is a restroom, a snack shop, and a large parking area with overflow parking. The grounds are beautifully maintained. However, parking costs $15 or $16 for non-residents. Pavilion rentals are only available in three-hour blocks and are considered very expensive, making a small family barbecue quite costly. A significant issue is the hundreds of bees attracted by sage bushes and uncovered trash cans near the pavilions, which can be a real bother. Despite these drawbacks, it is an awesome small lake and a little gem of a spot to spend the day, offering space for everyone in a safe, manageable setting.
There is a nice walking path around the pond. Fishing is usually pretty good, but it can get crowded in the evenings and on weekends.
December 2025
enjoyable park with a sandy beach, open grass areas, nice trail around the water
August 2025
Very fun place to take kids paddle boarding. They groom the beach so it’s nice and smooth. Water is fairly clear, you can see fish swimming. The pavilions are a nice place to eat your lunch. It costs to park but it’s worth it.
