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Top 18 Downtown views in United States
byTiffany Woods
Live update: Updated July 29, 2021Copy link
Copy link1. Bellevue Downtown Park Bellevue
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Tiffany WoodsThis park is located in downtown Bellevue, WA, and is a beautiful place with a big grass area to sit down, enjoy the sun and have a great picnic. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
2. Thorpe Park Flagstaff
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Julia SIt is a city park near downtown with a lot of grassy and wooded areas areas with cool views of Mars Hill. There are also many places to park. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
3. Wheeler Park Flagstaff
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsWheeler park is a beautiful grassy park in the heart of Downtown Flagstaff located across from the Flagstaff City Hall. There is a lot of nice open space and it's not far from town with shopping and restaurants. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
4. Lake Varner / Cornish Creek ReservoirCovington
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsThis is a great place to picnic or enjoy other activities, such as fishing, reading, taking in nature and watching wildlife. All of this is within minutes of downtown Covington. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
5. Headwaters Park Fort Wayne
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Joshua KaufmanLocated in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne, Headwaters Park has many grassy areas and gardens to walk through. Pavilions are available to rent for large groups. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
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6. Military Park Indianapolis
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsIt's right in the middle of downtown near the canal, so after you eat at your picnic you can go for a beautiful walk! Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
7. Colombian Park Lafayette
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsColombian Park, which is outside of downtown Lafayette, has a huge playground with many different sections for every age group. It has many picnic shelters, a water park and a small zoo. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
8. Waterfront Park Louisville
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Emy MooreWaterfront Park is located in downtown Louisville by the Ohio River. It is very family oriented and pet friendly, but people from all walks of life are welcomed. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
9. Triangle Park Lexington
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Joshua KaufmanTriangle park is located in downtown Lexington and has a long waterfall fountain. The large open grass area is great for picnics. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
10. Pulaski Park Northampton
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Joshua KaufmanThis is a small but lovely park in downtown Northampton. Grab a soup or sandwich from a downtown restaurant and people watch at the park. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
11. Belle IsleDetroit
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Julia SDesigned by the same people who created Central Park, Belle Isle is truly a forgotten gem. It has scenic views of both downtown Detroit and downtown Windsor, as well as wild Canada Geese and plenty of room to spread out. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
12. Heckscher Park Huntington
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Joshua KaufmanHeckscher Park is a peaceful little park slightly west of downtown Huntington. It is easily accessible by car or by walking, although parking is limited. After your picnic, you can get in a little culture by visiting the Museum. If that's not your thing, you can always feed the ducks like generations of Huntington children have done. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
13. Warner Park Nashville
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Joshua KaufmanEdwin and Percy Warner Parks, collectively known as "Warner Parks," are only a few miles from downtown. The parks have an educational Nature Center and are very well kept. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
14. Tom Lee Park Memphis
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Emy MoorePicturesque settings and cool spring breezes from the mighty Mississippi River offer the perfect setting. Enjoy Memphis barbecue as you watch the sunset over the mighty Mississippi. You can enjoy downtown Memphis shopping, bicycling, and pick up some of the best barbecue in the country. Southern hospitality is abundant here. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
15. Sand Beach Park , "Open Room Austin"Austin
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Julia SThe Sand Beach Park has the only permanent picnic table in town with street lamp lighting. It is actually an art installation called Open Room Austin that was commissioned through the Art in Public Places program. The location is easily accessible from downtown. Whole Foods Market is a two-block walk and offers great food for a picnic. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
16. Downtown Park Christiansburg
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Julia SThis park has a small playground, basketball courts, and paved walkways leading to the sidewalks of downtown Christiansburg. There's plenty of parking at the armory with an open field surrounded by trees. This is the best way to see all the downtown businesses of Main Street. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
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17. Taylors Park Orange
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Emy MooreThis is a quiet little park in middle of the downtown area. It has a really nice fountain that makes the park very relaxing. It's kept clean and there's plenty of seating. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
18. Mead Park Stevens Point
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Emy MooreIt's near the river with a new playground, place to pay disc golf, tennis courts, a baseball area, grills and more. Since it's near downtown, there are so many options for everyone. It has great landscaping and lawn care. You can't go wrong with this place. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
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