Columbus Park

Nice

This park is a pretty decent choice for lake access. The staff are all very friendly .
The cost is 6.50 to get in, which is reasonable if you are bringing your whole family. The bank is sloping to the water with not a lot of beach area for kids to play but the water gets deep gradually so it works fine for kids.
They offer a fun trampoline in the water for kids over 14 to use but it closes at 6 which really stinks since I dont get off work until 5. I knocked a star off for that because it doesnt make sense to close it so early when kids are still swimming past 8 pm.
They offer blow up inflatables for kids for 5.50 for two hours which is a decent value. There little store has snacks, ice cream bars, and drinks which is nice.
They have a few picnic tables to sit at. They have a dock for kids to jump off of and a roped swimming area.
I wish they would get a better speaker system though… the music they play out of a speaker is distorted and a obnoxious. It is a constant noise so if you are looking for solitude this isnt it.
I also wish there wasnt so much duck and goose poop on the lawn, we stepped in it several times throughout the day. I imagine it is hard to keep clean though.
The crowds were limited on the day we were there and it was a nice family oriented crowd unlike some of the public places I have been at.
We will probably be back but PLEASE consider keep trampoline open later on week nights for us working folk.

Me and the family love it here lots of docks to fish off of good swimming area lots of camp spots and the the staff is always friendly.

Got a deal for 2 nights of camping at this private park. Visited last month with 2 friends, and really enjoyed my time! The park is very close to Oly, but honestly feels really out in the wild. Lots of trees and privacy, free showers, and you can come in for day use if you don’t want to camp. They also had a playground, sand volleyball pits, and of course lake activities.
I would recommend this spot to anyone, but a few things to note: it is family run, which means while the staff is friendly, there are inconsistencies. In addition, bring bug spray, you’ll need it. If you want to reserve space for an event or camp outside of the deal, it can be pricey– I liked this spot so much I wanted to use it for an employee BBQ but the prices were just too high. I was quoted separate fees for day use, reservation of outdoor kitchens, and vball pits. Why so many separate charges if you are already charging a day use fee?

Naturally I have a reserved opinion about any place with this first name. However, aside from the aging cougars or the even older pack of Sabertooth’s! It was pretty fun. Kid liked it.