Santa Fe Village Park

The Good: Massive piece of recreational real estate which includes a sprawling baseball/soccer area, dog run, playground and public library. The dog run alone is its own park. The playground is mighty fun, with an Indiana Jones-esque bridge running a ways above the ground, long curling slide, and the basics: bucket and big kid swings (long radius), climbing apparatus, the usual. Gorgeous view of the city and the mountains to the east.The Bad: The usual: Sand, no shade. Not a lot of picnic tables or gathering areas for families to celebrate and recreate. From the signage, it appears that air-filled bouncers aren't allowed here, not that I personally care. The biggest issue that I noted was the wind. While it was a breezy day, this park seems to be perched on peak of a hill without trees, and a light breeze turns into a full-on blizzard at times. My kid wanted to leave soon after arrival.The Verdict: On a calm day, bring the kids and make a day of it. Don't forget to snuggle your local library. This is actually possible, library snuggling. I find a nice corner and nuzzle my face into the carpet. I consider it a societal duty.