Dry Creek Park

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The park is clean and very well maintained.
There are a variety of play structures for children to play.
There are picnic tables and water fountains.
Next to Clovis Botanical Garden.
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The park is right next to a busy street (nees & clovis).
Not enough shady areas

I do not recommend this park for families that have a child with special needs. My little girl is in a wheelchair and could only watch her cousins play from a sidewalk. The material used around the playground equipment is recycled rubber chunks. She had to sit on the sidewalk and look over at them. There is no equipment that is accessible for a wheelchair. They did have two rotating tic tac toe game walls in the tot area I was able to roll her close to. Not much fun when everyone else was on the other playground having a great time. Very disappointing day for her. I also brought my niece who has a disability, but is able to walk with difficulty. The rubber chunks made it hard for her to get around the equipment effectively. It seemed to bog her steps down. She however was able to get some enjoyment out of the playground. My suggestion for the City of Clovis would be to do away from the rubber chunk multch and put in the all in one foam that is smooth and wheelchairs and walkers could move around where ever they want. It would also be nice if some equipment for children with special needs could be brought into the park. Maybe a wheelchair swing, accessible bridges, or low sand tables. My kid wants to have fun at the park just like anyone else’s kid.