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- 100849Oct 14, 2023
Nice place to take you kids to, good skating park, nice playground, tennis courts, pickleball courts, and, of course, Napa Valley views. Clean, comfortable.
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Debora W.Yountville, CA0341Jun 23, 2023
Disappointing. No real spot in shade to sit and watch the children. Bathrooms were locked. Had to leave.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Stacey R.Santa Rosa, CA591414Jan 27, 2022
Our favorite playground, so far. Lots of space, beautiful backdrop, clean, and safe. Lots of play structures to keep my 3YO busy, but nothing too modern or complicated. We love all the playgrounds in Napa County, but what I really like is that this one is more contained (behind a school), and away from traffic.
Helpful 1Thanks 1Love this 0Oh no 0 - Nicolas R.Saint Helena, CA032Dec 27, 2016Updated review
I bring my child here at least once a week, it is the only play structure in town that is not a tiny joke of a playground. The entire park grounds are never raked, blown or manicured, at least it appears as such. I wish so much that someone would care at all to do something about this place, clean it up, enforce rules and take pride in their town. I believe the town has a parks and rec manager, this must be embarrassing for them. And if its not and they are somehow proud of this park, I cant wrap my mind around it. Give me an afternoon with a rake and a set of basic tools and the improvement would be massive. A weekend with some volunteers... one can dream.
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0Jun 29, 2016Previous reviewA mediocre park in a constant state of decay. The picnic grounds are poorly maintained, quite dirty and Ill equipped. Bathrooms are comparable to a remote roadside rest stop, lack soap and hand towels and rarely even have toilet paper. The playgrounds are decent and a lot of fun for kids however, the sandbox is full of sticks and rocks and exposed to full sun along with the rest of the playground. There once was a fence around the play area to keep the kids corralled but much of it decayed and fell over and will likely never be replaced, sad. Most of the benches and seating are falling apart and are also covered in tree sap, leaves and bird poop. There is a skatepark adjacent to the play area and is routinely frequented by foul mouthed, cigarette smoking young adults. Often you will also have mexican men sitting around the picnic grounds drinking beer and making unruly noise. Reservations for the picnic areas are recommended but not necessary as most people disregard the rules, signage and do not bother to make a formal reservation anyway. There is no one at the city to actually enforce the reservation rules anyway. Many parties are alcohol fueled, loud and leave quite a mess. Try the park in Yountville, it's beautifully maintained and frequented by decent folks... no riff raff. Crane park is busy most afternoons and weekends as it is practically the only good size park in town for children. Would appreciate the city be involved with the local folk and care for families, but alas, it is not. Shame.
- Amanda C.Los Angeles, CA44869660Sep 10, 2009
I first became acquainted with Crane Park when attending the Friday morning St. Helena Farmer's Market. The park is hidden enough that unless you're looking for it or you know it's there, you'd probably never stumble upon it (translation: few tourists). Not only is the market impressive, the entire park was very cool! This is not your average community park.
As I turned a corner and spotted the massive wooden play structure, I realized it must be pretty awesome to be a little kid in St. Helena. My dad grew up in St. Helena, but back then they only had rocks and walnut trees to play with. Since the region has become so posh, everything -including the park- has received a serious upgrade.
Speaking of upgrades... they appear to be putting the finishing touches on a 9-15 year old boy's wet dream: a massive, ambling, thoughtfully-constructed skate park. Did I mention it must be sweet to be a kid here?
For the "mature" St. Helena population, Crane Park is also home to multiple bocce ball courts (beret and red wine not included). I hear there are local bocce teams and that the rivalry is pretty intense!
The basic moral of Crane Park is that there's something for everybody, so on a beautiful day I highly recommend checking it out! I've only mentioned a few of the park's features- there's a lot to be discovered here.Helpful 6Thanks 0Love this 4Oh no 0 - Linda M.Pleasant Hill, CA37860661Sep 3, 2007
A great playground for the kids plus plenty of room to run around and play soccer, baseball, frisbee, volleyball, etc. Tennis and bocce ball if you want to be active. Or if you don't, shady spots for a picnic or just a place to nap off the effects of your day of wine tasting.
To get there, turn off the highway at the corner where A&W is and when the road comes to a T, turn left. The park will be just behind the school on your left.Helpful 3Thanks 0Love this 2Oh no 0 - Glen G.Foster City, CA843321Jul 20, 2011
What can be better than a picnic in the wine country enjoying gourmet delicacies from the Oakville Grocery or Dean and Deluca?
But you need to find a spot to picnic, and most of the wineries do not let you bring in outside food to their lovely grounds even if you buy their wine(Rubicon, V. Sattui)
This park is the perfect locale to rest between winery visits and dine alfresco. It is tucked away from the main road, and somewhat hidden. This is nice because it isn't crowded, and you are away from all noise and traffic on the highway.
They have nice tables in the shade or the sun, grass fields, a skate park, and even bocce ball courts.Helpful 3Thanks 1Love this 1Oh no 0
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