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ometimes we need a small piece of green space, or a park, to relax and enjoy the fresh air, stretch our legs or let our children run off some energy. One of the best places to do that is a city park. The city of Susanville offers six parks and each offers something a little different. Memorial Park is located on North Street and has lit tennis courts, a baseball field, picnic area, complete skateboard park, playground equipment and restrooms. The park also has a rose garden, community event stage and even a place to set up a volleyball net. Roop’s Fort Museum, the Community Center and recreation offices also are located on park grounds on Weatherlow Street just below the Uptown area. Next to Roop’s Fort Museum is the Lassen County Historical Society Museum and the Lassen County Chamber of Commerce. Riverside Park is on Riverside Street, and has a picnic area, softball and soccer fields, horseshoe pits, a playground and equipment as well as restrooms. The fields are lit for evenings. Peggy’s Playground is in Riverside Park. The play equipment is designed for 2- to 5-year-old children, and it looks like a fire engine. It includes a slide, ladders and hanging bars. The toddler play area was built behind the exiting playground in a small earth depression near the picnic tables
Michael Andrade, 8, plays on the equipment at Memorial Park. Photo by Makenzie Davis
and on the Limoneria Street side of the park. Near River Street is the Little League Park called Pat Murphy Field, with baseball fields and restrooms. Susanville Ranch Park is located off Cherry Terrace behind Meadow View Elementary School. CP National Corporation donated the park to Lassen County in 1984. The 1,100-acre park is great for outdoor enthusiasts. The park has lots of room for hiking, mountain biking and other outdoor activities. The park is also home to a sports complex that hosts softball and soccer games. Another rustic park even closer to town is Susan River Park, along the Susan River behind Lassen High School. It can be accessed from Riverside Street. It has a trail, benches, a parking lot and handicapped fishing access. Susanville’s newest park is Skyline Park off Highway 139 and Skyline Drive. It provides bike paths, a BMX path, hiking trails as well as benches for relaxing. One trail leads to the top of hill that provides a panoramic view of Susanville. For information about lighting fees or reserving the park for events or large groups, call Susanville Parks and Recreation at (530) 257-1035. ❖ INDIAN VALLEY MUSEUM MT. JURA GEM & MUSEUM SOCIETY
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