Summercrest Park

(1) no parking lot so on street parking is the only option
(2) the park area is around the corner from the water and bridge, it’s almost not even the same area.
(3) nothing too special about the park, very typical
(4) large trees and shade are a plus, most of the play area is shaded
(5) no restroom near the play area
(6) seems like more of a park for the houses that are nearby than a public park that anyone can use

This beautiful, peaceful, park is located between office buildings to the north and east, and homes to the south and west. The west end of the park consists of a large, grassy area with a soccer field and a picnic shelter. The center of the park has a wooded area, and a playground with swings and slides. The east side of the park features Summercrest lake, which had a small group of ducks when I visited. A sidewalk path surrounds the entire park, and there is a nice bridge crossing the lake. Plenty of parking is available in the business park to the north after business hours, and on weekends. It’s a great place to relax, and take a scenic walk.

I’m not sure if I experienced the entirity of this park. I drove down Lowell and saw the western half of the park, which is essentially a narrow strip of grass next to a narrow strip of woods. There is only street parking, which is ok because Summercrest runs along 112^th St, a residential suburban street. The playground is small but together with a picnic bench, it is shaded by some large trees. I didn’t get to experience the lake or the trails, but I hope to visit again and approach from the north or east side.
I hesitate to give it three stars, but there wasn’t really anything wrong with the park, so two seems a bit harsh. Perhaps a second visit will help to clarify.