Hillview Park

Lots & lots of space… (‘And a bit of garbage to along with it too.)
«The Pack”(HAPA & Trixie), seemed to enjoy it…
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First impression, awesome open space… ‘The grass looked to be watered regularly, lush & green but there were a few areas were in need of some attention. (i.e. — Landscaping; maintenance; trash)
„Hillview Park“ —
It’s a nice park, just a few observations:
— Outdated/​damaged par course stations
— Dirt paths; could use some paved walkways (‘Makes a huge difference when the rainy season arrives.)
— Concrete picnic tables; BBQ stations
— Lighting (Quite a few lampposts but whether they work or not is another matter.)
— Concrete garbage receptacles (Old; damaged)
— No „doggie bag“ poop stations
— Children’s play area (The equipment looked to be in good condition.)
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— Lots of open grassy areas; nice
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My brother, sister & I used to come here to this park when it was nothing more than a sand pit with swings and a few kiddie attractions. (You know the miniature, faded, blue plastic horse, attached to a giant spring… ‘That if you’re not careful, is a perfect receipt for a face plant.) Well, it has been a while since I was last here… ‘Now, it’s all grown up, it’s huge… ‘With a little attention & care, Hillview Park has a lot of potential to be a great park, it definitely has the space for it.
HAPA Boy —
The Pack and I arrived a little after 3:30pm. There weren’t too many people out, a few people passing through walking their dogs, two guys practicing their „putting swing,“ which, „NO golfing,“ was one of the park rules. (Shrugs) No harm, no foul. We stayed for about 45 minutes and by the time we left a half dozen kids were playing a game of football… ‘Seems like a pretty cool park.
The dogs @ play —
‘And what is a park without the customary, abandoned, busted up shopping cart…
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One thing that did stand out was all the litter spewed throughout the park. People just don’t get it… „Folks, this is YOUR park, provided by the city for your ‘parking pleasure,’ the least people can do is make some sort of effort to help keep it clean!“ I just don’t get it sometimes, I’d see the same thing in South OC and it always made me wonder if people really appreciate what they have… Beautiful parks, well taken care of, watered & maintained, yet people feel the need to litter, not pick up after their dogs and blatantly disrespect the place they call „home.“ (Sigh) Go figure. My apologies, I digress. However, on that note…
Trash —
While I was looking up directions to Hillview Park, I came across this bit of information: „Join Waypoint Homes to refresh park“ — Waypoint Homes, an Oakland-​based, single-​family, rental company with a strong presence in Solano County, has recently made its first investment in partnership with the City of Fairfield as part of its Waypoint Invests in Neighborhoods (WIN) Program, which will soon be rolled out nationally.»
Waypoint Homes (Adopt-​A-​Park) —
Saturday (11÷08÷14): The campaign will culminate in a Community Volunteer Extravaganza on Saturday, November 8, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hillview Park, 300 Atlantic Avenue, Fairfield. (From their official website.)
For more information & volunteer opportunities see entire article below: «Join Waypoint Homes to refresh park» —
Overall, an okay park… ‘Lots of space, not in bad shape but could use some sprucing up & attention. I’m looking forward to seeing how Hillview develops now that Waypoint Homes has made a public commitment into «refreshing,» the neighborhood park. (Crossing fingers) I don’t live in Fairfield but I just may show up on Nov. 8^th for the Community Volunteer Extravaganza!
— Big Aloha!
Food: n/​a
Ambiance: 3
Service: 3
Value: 4