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Top 50 Sport fields in United States
byTiffany Woods
Live update: Updated July 29, 2021Copy link
Copy link1. El Cariso Community Regional Park Sylmar
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Julia SThis is a public park with lots of grass, trees, walking trails and sport courts. There are lots of quiet spots to lounge around and it's very clean and serene. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
2. Rancho Simi Park Simi Valley
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Joshua KaufmanA large park with a pool, jungle gyms, a duck pond, baseball field, soccer field and picnic areas. It's large, free, and there are lots of other activities to do and places to walk after the picnic. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
3. Knott'S Sky Park Twentynine Palms
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Julia SThe park has lots of green grass, two baseball fields, picnic tables, benches, children's playground and nice walking paths. It's a really nice small park to visit. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
4. James R Bryant Park Ontario
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Julia SJames R Bryant Park is a great park in Ontario that has amenities for all ages. Aside from the normal park equipment, this park also has exercise equipment and tennis courts. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
5. Ralph B. Clark Regional Park Buena Park
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Tiffany WoodsRalph B. Clark Regional Park is a fun-filled park with many activities to do. There's a baseball field and a big pond. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
6. Chester Park Chester
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsQuiet, well-tended and bordered on one side by the easily accessible Feather River, Chester Park is a small-town park that's fun to picnic at. There is also a publicly accessible baseball field, kid's playground, picnic tables, basketball court with four nets, and multiple barbecue pits. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
7. Bear Creek Park Colorado Springs
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Julia SThe 575-acre Bear Creek Park has three miles of trails, a garden, a pavilion, a playground, tennis courts, a dog park, an archery range, volleyball courts and more. The fact that there are so many things to do and the scenery is beautiful makes this a great picnic spot. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
8. Anderson Snow Park Spring hill
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Emy MooreThis large park has multiple picnic areas near soccer and baseball fields. There are more private picnic areas for more privacy. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
9. Cypress Grove Park Orlando
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Emy MooreThis park is really great because there's so much to do and see. There is an old southern plantation-style house where people often have weddings, but there are also other facilities, like soccer fields, a huge lake for boating, walking trails, picnic areas and more. There are huge trees everywhere and numerous picnic benches and tables. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
10. Bethesda Park Bethesda
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Joshua KaufmanIt's a big park with recreational facilities all around it. There are three or four playgrounds for the kids to play on. They also have a basketball court. It's big and has a lot or picnic areas everywhere. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
11. Keopulani Park Wailuku
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsBesides the central location and size, there are baseball fields, dog runs, running trails, barbecue pits and plenty of picnic tables. The 110-acre park in central Maui is simply beautiful. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
12. Scott County Park Eldridge
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Emy MooreScott County Park is the largest in Iowa County and is only a few miles from Davenport. The park has a variety of picnic tables and shelters with grills, along with amenities like baseball fields, playground equipment, nature trails and more. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
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13. Bickerdike Square Park Chicago
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Joshua KaufmanBickerdike Square Park is a tiny park next to a school with a baseball field. It's not filled with people, which makes it a nice remote place for a picnic. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
14. Dennis Kress Park Tell City
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Emy MooreBetween 10th and 11th streets and Ruben and Herrman streets, Kress Park has a number of baseball fields, public restrooms and Tell City's Senior Citizen Center. It's great because there are always so many thing going on. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
15. Riverview Park Lake Station
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsRiverview Park has a ton of amenities to enjoy while you're picnicking, including a swimming pool, shelters, sand volleyball courts, trails, baseball diamonds, basketball courts and more. There's a lot of space to spread out and enjoy yourself. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
16. Forest Park Springfield
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsForest Park has a pool, a zoo, and large fields, they have ducks that you can feed and a baseball field. Forest Park also has a skating rink and a basketball court. The park itself is very spacious and family friendly. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
17. Look Park Northampton
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsLook Park has beautiful pathways, ponds and an outdoor theater. There is a small brook running through, athletic fields, a petting zoo, a train and picnic sites that can be reserved ahead of time. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
18. Inglenook Park Southfield
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Julia SIt's a wonderful park with a long walking/running track and baseball fields. There's also a large play area for children. The atmosphere is great and the different types of people at the park make it great for people watching! Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
19. Pinery Park Wyoming
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Emy MoorePinery Park is an open area with tall trees for shade, baseball diamonds and several playgrounds for children. The openness of the park, and the large maple trees (mostly), provide great shade without having low branches that get in the way. Plenty of space and has jungle gyms for kids to play on. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
20. Metro Beach MetroPark Harrison Township
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Joshua KaufmanMetro Beach is a park on the shore of Lake St. Clair in southeast Michigan. It has seven miles of shoreline and beautiful views of Detroit and Canada. There is a sandy beach, tennis and vollyball courts, playground and boat launch. There is always lots to do and beautiful scenery! Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
21. Boulan Park Troy
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Julia SBoulan Park, which is sunny with large open areas, has soccer fields, a playground and tennis courts. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
22. Firefighters Park Troy
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Julia SAt Firefighters Park, there are a lot of places to play sports, including disc golf, soccer, and sand volleyball. There are various wooded areas and many fun places to explore or play. If you're not interested in making an impromptu picnic, there are also designated picnic areas. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
23. Bryant Lake Park Eden Prairie
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsBryant Lake Park has swimming, beach volleyball, disc golf, a boat launch, a playground and more. It's such a large park that no matter how busy it is, it never feels crowded. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
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24. Rambling River Park Farmington
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsGrassy park with a small winding river flowing through. It has a covered picnia area, playground, volleyball courts and hiking trails. The location is great for local residents and it's on the edge of the business district. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
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25. Miller Park Eden Prairie
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsMiller Park has a nice playground with a splashpad, softball fields, a fishing dock on lake and plenty of great spots for picnicking. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
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26. Willow Park Eden Prairie
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Emy MooreWillow Park may be small, but it has a pond, playground, and a tennis court/basketball court. There's usually no one around either. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
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27. Loose Park
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Emy MooreLoose Park is one of the most popular and beautiful parks in Kansas City thanks to its rich history and various outdoor activities. Along with the tennis courts, water park and Rose Garden, you can find picnic tables to sit and enjoy a delicious outdoor meal. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
28. Reedy Creek Park Charlotte
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Emy MooreReedy Creek Park is one of the oldest and most fun parks in the city. It has everything from basketball courts to disc golf! There are nine outdoor tables and a single indoor pavilion. It has plenty of facilities to keep everyone entertained during a picnic, especially children. There's also a nature reserve in the park. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
29. Robin Hood Park Keene
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsRobin Hood Park has a pond, picnic tables, a play area, hiking trails and more. The scenerey alone makes this a great place to set up a picnic. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
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30. Cooper RiverPennsauken
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Julia SCooper River Park is a beautiful park with tons to do like biking, boating, running and more. There are four picnic areas with indoor restrooms open year-round. You can also enjoy some of the many facilities the park has, like softball fields, volleyball courts and a cinder track. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
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31. Hidden Falls Park Henderson
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Julia SFamilies seeking outdoor fun in Las Vegas will enjoy Hidden Falls Park. It has barbecues, basketball courts, picnic shelters, a dog park, picnic tables, grassy areas and more. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
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32. Hemenway Park Boulder City
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Julia SThe park is 10 acres and features playground equipment, gazebos, basketball courts, horseshoe pits and two lighted tennis courts. Picnicking here gives you great mountain scenery with a fantastic view of Lake Mead. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
33. Van Cortlandt Park
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Emy MooreSitting atop the ridges and valleys of the northwest Bronx, this massive park (more than 60% is wooded) offers picnic-seekers two ways to enjoy this lovely activity. You can vie for tables and lawn space at the Allen Shandler Recreation Area, which is easy to access via public transportation and close to grills, baseball fields, and playgrounds. If you’re looking for a more private experience, Northwest Forest’s 188 acres of massive oaks and wildflowers or Croton Woods, a 158-acre area with gentle streams, plenty of quietude, and hummingbirds and hawks are your best bets. Source: https://www.marcofeng.com/usa/best-places-for-picnics-in-nyc
34. Fort Greene Park
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Julia SSitting atop a hill, which once was a fort that overlooks a tree-lined neighborhood in downtown Brooklyn, Fort Greene Park is the go-to place for the locals to picnic, read a book, and relax. It feels secluded but retains metropolitan benefits. Also, the park features a basketball court, several playgrounds, and tennis courts, not to mention enriching events, which are a magnet for visitors from all walks of life. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
35. Owl’s Head Park
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Julia SIf you like long walks by the water, where you can picnic in summer and sled in winter, we have the perfect match for you. It is Owl’s Head Park in Brooklyn. This spacious park features several huge basketball courts, playgrounds for the kids, a large dog park, and breathtaking views of the New York skyline and striking Verrazano Narrows Bridge. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
36. Jamesville Beach Park Jamesville
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsJamesville Beach Park offers acres of well-kept lawns and shaded areas for cookouts, but if you're having a large party, you should make reservations in advance. Other activities include volleyball, boating, fishing, disc golf and more. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
37. Sunken Meadow State Park Kings Park
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsThis park overlooks the Long Island Sound, and offers various recreational activities like golfing, baseball and swimming. Tables overlooking the beach are a pleasant place to enjoy a sandwich. Once lunch is digested, you can burn off those calories with a swim or a brisk walk along its 3/4-mile boardwalk. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
38. Neawha Park Oneona
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsThis is a family-friendly park with a swan pond, many picnic tables and benches to sit at. There are well-kept grass areas, a playground for small children, soccer fields, a skatepark and basketball courts. It has a perfect mix of sunny and shady areas with grills. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
39. Casey Park Ontario
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Joshua KaufmanCasey Park has a ton of amenities, including swimming, fishing, baseball games and spots for family picnics. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
40. Laurelhurst Park Portland
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Emy MooreLaurelhurst Park has a number of picnic areas along with other facilities like basketball courts, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, paths and more. You can also reserve a picnic place if you have a big party! Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
41. Gabriel Park Portland
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Emy MooreGabriel Park is a large park in Portland with a baseball field, softball field, soccer field, basketball courts, tennis courts, skatepark, volleyball courts and more. It's big enough that you can feel like you're the only one there. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
42. Bush's Pasture Park Salem
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Emy MooreBush's Pasture Park is a large park in the heart of Salem, with walking/jogging trails, forested areas, ball fields, open fields, picnic areas, gentle hills, various kinds of trees and soapbox derby racing on weekends! There are different parts of the park, separated by tree stands. On the west side is a large open field area, with picnic areas at the SW corner, mostly under cover of tall evergreens. The east side is heavily wooded. Walking/jogging paths run all around and through the entire park. Mission Street, to the north, is fairly heavily trafficked, but the park is so large that it's easy to get away from that bustle and relax in the green open spaces. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
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43. Fairmount Park Philadelphia
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Joshua KaufmanFairmount Park is a large wooded park near Center City Philly. There are numerous sports fields, courts, etc in the park along with plenty of open space to use. There is plenty of parking and enough space to have either a small or large family picnic. There are always people around if you're looking to play a pick-up game of basketball or football and the close proximity to the city makes it a nice, quick getaway. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
44. Canal Park Northampton
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Joshua KaufmanThis place is great because there are several benches that overlook the Lehigh River. There are also several gazebos that people are able to use anytime they wish. If you are looking to house a larger crowd you can book time with the county and use the extra large picnic areas that have grills. There are baseball fields and playgrounds for the kids to play on. Even with all these great benefits the park does not get overly crowded. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
45. Sioux Park
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsSioux Park is a beautiful park with picnic tables spread all around it. With tennis courts, baseball fields, volleyball courts, a swimming pool and much more, it's the perfect place for recreational activities. There are also picnic tables at the playground, so you can relax while the kids run and play. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
46. Brackenridge Park San Antonio
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Emy MooreAt Brackenridge Park, you can barbecue, play baseball, visit the sunken gardens, go on boat rides, visit the zoo or just relax. There are always a lot of people around and things to do. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
47. Meadowcreek Park San Angelo
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Julia SMeadowcreek Park is a small neighborhood park, where people might enjoy a game of tennis, have a picnic, play a quick game of one-on-one basketball or simply take their children to enjoy some free-time on the playground. Recently, this small park has undergone a period of renovation. It re-opened, to the public on September 13, 2011 and is the perfect neighborhood park, to play a few tennis matches or enjoy a peaceful picnic lunch. It is located near the quiet neighborhoods, that stem off from Southland Blvd. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
48. Paschal Park Mesquite
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Joshua KaufmanThere are 4 baseball fields and about 40 picnic tables around the park. There's plenty of room to spread out and relax. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
49. North Lakes Park Denton
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Joshua KaufmanThis is a nice, large park with a lake where you can fish and see ducks and herons. It has a nature trail, model airplane field, baseball fields, soccer fields and a playground. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
50. Butler Park Lubbock
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsIt's a beautiful park with a picnic area and playground. It also has tennis and volleyball courts available. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
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