Kids Parks in Santa Cruz: West Lake Park

Bradley Drive off Spring Street, Santa Cruz I've only been here once, but I think it is one of my favorites. There were lots of kids, and the parents were friendlier than I am used to. Not huge play structures, but a great lake filled with ducks makes up for it. Some kids were fishing...my daughter is still a little young for that.

NOTE: Turns out fishing is for youth 16 and under and seniors 65 and older only :(

Great park, only problem is that there is no bathroom!
My Rating: 4

This is the only park in Santa Cruz that I let my kids run around barefoot at! My son loves the "waterfall" at the pond and likes playing in the sandbox. Not a huge amount of play equipment but it doesn't seem to matter to him.
My Rating: 4

My family loves this park. It's a great place to meet up with your friends and kids. Bring a picnic and bread to feed the ducks.
My Rating: 4

The ducks are our favorite...my son likes to feed them. And the park is in a nice neighborhood.
My Rating: 5

This is our neighborhood park. We love it and frequent it often. Nice play structure, nice sand, fun to visit the ducks and walk around the pond. Nice neighborhood.
My Rating: 5

Oh, forgot to mention, NO BATHROOMS!