"Thousand Oaks, California, was ranked as the No. 1 spot for a picnic by Lawnstarter. The city boasts that 85 percent of residents live within 10 minutes of a park, and 37 percent of the city land is dedicated to parks and recreation. The Thousand Oaks Community Park features 48 hiking trails and a renovated playground area with picnic-themed equipment. Additionally, there is a reservable picnic structure for serious outdoor dining." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeare