Glenna B.
Yelp
I'm not sure why this place doesn't have more reviews. I watched it being built via the westside avenue light rail. I don't know why it took me so long to visit. It's in a "supposedly" bad area. I am white. I've been twice as of today and I have never felt unsafe. People are friendly, kids say hello, grown ups say hello, it's clean, there is no graffiti, it's clean. Yes I said that twice. I live on Mallory near Claremont and my neighborhood is filthy. People throw whatever they want on the ground everywhere, clothes, food, trash, empty drug accessories. I have to watch my dog like a hawk. 95% of the dog owners in my area irresponsible; not picking up dog waste and also having aggressive dogs. Berry Lane Park is so so nice. Me and my dog do laps around the football field. Sit on benches, go to the dog run... it's a great place. Last time I was there there were 2 food trucks the whole time. there is a baseball field, football/soccer field, 2 tennis courts, splash pad, outdoor gym, huge playground, skatepark, lots and lots of places to sit, and it looks like they are adding more. I have to take an uber there and back, but it's totally worth it and my dog deserves it. It's not as shaded as Lincoln Park, but that one gives me the heebie jeebies. NO THANKS. Do yourself a favor and check it out on a nice afternoon or don't, leaves more room for me! :)