Whether you enjoy sitting atop the cliffs of Malibu to watch the sun set over the Pacific Ocean or appreciate the quiet beauty of Lake Calhoun in Minnesota, the varied geography around the country ensures there’s a picnic spot that fits your personality.
Since you may not have the time to explore the countless picnic sites, we’ve taken it upon ourselves to find some of the best spots around the country. To make this list, we scoured the web, asked our customers for recommendations and visited many sites ourselves. As we continue to visit locations and receive suggestions from customers, this list will continue to grow.
If you think there’s a prime picnic spot we missed, please email us the details so we can add it.
Picnic Locations By State
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| Lake Hood Harbor | AK | Dubbed the largest floatplane harbor in the world, Lake Hood Harbor is a great place to watch the planes take off and land while having a picnic. It's definitely a great place to visit if you're interested in seeing someplace that's unlike any other. The scenery is also breathtaking. |
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Kincaid Park Anchorage, AK | AK | Kincaid Park has 1,400 acres of land with great views of Mt. Susitna, Cook Inlet, Fire Island, and on sunny days Mt. McKinley and Mt. Foraker. You can hike along great trails and even watch interesting planes fly by since it's fairly close to Anchorage International Airport. |
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Goose Lake Park Anchorage, AK | AK | There is a small lake with views of woods and snowy mountains and a small beach with sand and no rocks, which is rare here. There are picnic tables all around as well as a playground. It has a little something for everyone no matter what the age and is a nice place to bring a lunch and relax. |
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Margaret Eagan Sullivan Park (West Chester Lagoon) Anchorage, AK | AK | Westchester Lagoon is popular for ice skating in the winter, kayaking and canoeing in the summer. The park has great views of downtown Anchorage. It's popular for winter and summer activities. |
| Black Creek Park | AL | Black Creek Park is one of the best kept secrets of Fultondale. It's rarely crowded, easy to find and fun to explore. There's a lot of nature to soak in and open grassy places to set up nice, relaxing picnics. For the more traditional route, there are picnic tables for you to enjoy. |
| Noccalula Falls Park | AL | Located in Gadsden, Noccalula Falls Park is a very unique place that's in the middle of a city. The sound of the 90-foot falls is soothing and inspiring. The 280-acre park features picnic tables, botanical gardens, campgrounds and much more. |
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Monte Sano State Park Huntsville, AL | AL | The state park covers a large section of Monte Sano Mountain overlooking Huntsville. There are several areas in which you could stage a picnic. There are also open areas, tree covered sites, streams, covered shelters, camp sites and more. You won't be disappointed. |
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Railroad Park Birmingham, AL | AL | Railroad Park is a 19-acre green space in downtown Birmingham. There are many free activities here, including summer concerts and exercise activities. It's a great, beautiful addition to downtown Birmingham. |
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Oak Mountain State Park Pelham, AL | AL | It has picnic areas under the trees, swimming, hiking, and horseback riding. The atmosphere is wonderful, the environment is always friendly, and the prices are reasonable. |
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Langdon Park Mobile, AL | AL | Langdon Park is a lovely tree-shaded park in Mobile, Alabama, with a bridge across a small lake leading to the Art Museum. This is a beautiful place for a walk, especially on Sunday afternoons when the Society for Creative Anachronism is out in full force, practicing their sword fighting. The grounds of the Mobile Museum of Art, linked by a bridge across a pretty little lake, are especially beautiful with open-air sculptures of all kinds. |
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Monte Sano Huntsville, AL | AL | This state park has acres of beautiful hiking trails. There are great overviews of the city from on top of the mountain, and lots of places to eat a picnic. Monte Sano State Park is peaceful and serene, has great views of the city, and is fun for the whole family. |
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Moon Lake – Idle Hour Park Phenix City, AL | AL | This is a perfect spot for a picnic. It has a playground, a pond where you can feed ducks, trash cans, a walking trail, and a lot of grassy areas where you can have a picnic. With lots of room, a nice view and a variety of things for kids too do, the park is a fun place to visit. |
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Sharon Johnston Park New Market, AL | AL | Sharon Johnston Park is located to the northeast of Huntsville, and provides a delightful atmosphere for days outside in Madison County. The park features a variety of possibilities including picnics, swimming, fishing, playgrounds, a shooting range and campgrounds. It is the location of the annual Scottish Festival as well. |
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Big Spring Park Huntsville, AL | AL | As the name suggests, the park features a large lake fed by a spring. It is located in the center of the city of Huntsville, and is where many events and festivals are held. In addition to hosting the Concerts in the Park, the Big Spring Jam in the fall, and the Panoply Festival in the spring, the park lies adjacent to the Civic Center and Huntsville Art Museum. The lake is full of ducks and fish, and you can always find parents and children feeding both. |
| Petit Jean State Park | AR | Petit Jean State Park is one of Arkansas' most popular family vacation destinations and for good reason—it has some of the state's best picnic spots. There are tables that overlook the lake and others with grills. It's a fun place to take the family picnicking. |
| Black Hills Back Country Byway | AZ | The 21-mile byway is a gorgeous area that's a journey into the past in that it was inhabited by Native Americans long ago and is a prime place to see the unique geology. There's so much to do around there and the landscape makes it feasible to set up a picnic where you want. Still, there are dedicated picnic areas along the road—any of which are great. |
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Sahuaro Ranch Park Glendale, AZ | AZ | Sahuaro Ranch Park has historic ranch buildings and a lot of shady palm trees. It used to be a real working ranch. There are peacocks roaming the grounds and the beautiful roses add a touch of romance and nature to your picnic. |
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Papago Park Phoenix, AZ | AZ | The highlight of Papago Park is the fact that there's so much you can do along with your picnic like go to the nearby Phoenix Zoo, golf course and botanical garden. The park itself is beautiful and great for picnics because the city and mountain views are simply wonderful. |
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Thorpe Park Flagstaff, AZ | AZ | It is a city park near downtown with a lot of grassy and wooded areas areas with cool views of Mars Hill. There are also many places to park. |
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Dave White Regional Park Casa Grande, AZ | AZ | There's a small duck pond in the middle of Dave White Regional Park in addition to plenty of trails to walk and hike. There's golf, tennis courts and play areas for the kids. It's a ways off the main road, so it's quiet and usually doesn't have too many people there. You can stop for lunch and then go for a nice walk around the park and even feed the ducks. The open areas make for great places to have a romantic evening or go star watching. |
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Mt. Lemmon Mount Lemmon, AZ | AZ | This beautiful scenery and the peacefulness of Mt. Lemmon make it the perfect escape from the city and the heat. It's filled with trees and features a little creek. There are plenty of tables and picnic areas. |
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Foxglenn Park Flagstaff, AZ | AZ | The park has benches and tables as well as playground equipment. It is family friendly and there are grills available near the ramadas when there aren't any burn restrictions. |
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Veteran's Memorial Park Sierra Vista, AZ | AZ | Veteran's Memorial Park has beautiful scenery all year long with plenty of trees, several playgrounds and grass to lay out picnic blankets. |
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Rio Vista Community Park Peoria, AZ | AZ | This park is great because you can go have a picnic by one of the ponds in a green grassy area or throw a party under one of the ramadas. There are lots of things for the kids to do and it's clean! |
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Kiwanis park Tempe, AZ | AZ | Kiwanis Park is a great place to have a picnic because it has a lot of nice views and a duck pond. |
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Pioneer Park Mesa, AZ | AZ | Pioneer Park is one of the city's oldest parks. It has covered picnic ramadas, a leashed-dog area, a playground, restrooms and basketball courts. It is very open and grassy and family friendly. It is great for picnics because you can use the picnic tables, then go enjoy horseshoes, the playground or other sports with your friends and family. |
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Glendale Heroes Regional Park Glendale, AZ | AZ | It's a great area for picnics with variety of amenities, like basketball courts and playgrounds. |
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Wind Cave Mesa, AZ | AZ | This is a cool, shady cave with great views of the valley after a nice 1.5 mile hike. There are nice boulders to sit on and have your picnic with great views to enjoy. |
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Wheeler Park Flagstaff, AZ | AZ | Wheeler park is a beautiful grassy park in the heart of Downtown Flagstaff located across from the Flagstaff City Hall. There is a lot of nice open space and it's not far from town with shopping and restaurants. |
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Cortez Park Phoenix, AZ | AZ | Cortez Park has picnic tables, a fishing pond, bike paths and playgrounds. It's a great place to picnic because there are a lot of shady picnic tables, grills, bathrooms and activities for kids. |
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Uc Davis Arboretum Davis, CA | CA | UC Davis Arboretum has lightly wooded and open grass areas with walking/biking paths. You can visit there in nice weather, enjoy a picnic, and walk your dog! |
| Malibu Bluffs Park | CA | Malibu is one of the most beautiful places in all of Los Angeles—and there are quite a few of them. At Malibu Bluffs Park, there are picnic tables overlooking the big blue Pacific Ocean, not to mention open green lawns. The park is a hub for activity, which allows you other things like hiking, playing soccer and walking before or after you have a picnic. |
| Point Reyes National Seashore | CA | Point Reyes National Seashore consistently gets named on the list of best places to picnic in the country because it has breathtaking views of the Pacific and a diverse landscape. You can walk along the top of the headlands to search for a great picnic spot or find the designated area with built-in barbecues for convenient picnicking. This should be on anyone's picnic bucket list. |
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Runyon Canyon Park Los Angeles, CA | CA | Runyon Canyon Park is a gorgeous hillside park with hiking trails and picnic tables. This large canyon is simply gorgeous and the views of Los Angeles are stunning. |
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Lodato Park Scotts Valley, CA | CA | Hidden behind an industrial park, this public park gets few visitors, but it's definitely worthy of a mention. A switchbacking trail and decayed road leads up to a single picnic table with a view of the ocean. |
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Taylor Mountain Santa Rosa, CA | CA | There's a lot of beautiful open space near wineries in Sonoma County. You can climb up a small mountain and have a picnic. From up there, you can see much of Sonoma County. |
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Whitewater Park Rancho Mirage, CA | CA | This park is equipped with a playground for kids that is covered with heat reducing tents, several gazebos that are covered and equipped with barbecue grills, racquetball courts, basketball courts and several tennis courts. There is something for everyone. You can play a sport while the children play on the playground. Or you can enjoy the many areas of lush green grass that surround the gazebos and picnic tables. There is also a walkway that goes around the entire park, so you can take a stroll and end up where you began. |
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Canyon Park Monrovia, CA | CA | It's a wilderness park with great hiking trails that lead to a waterfall. This is a great place for a picnic because there are so many options to choose from. You can park close to the entrance and have a short pinic right inside the gates surrounded by towering trees and greenery or you can make a moderate hike out of it and go up to the waterfall and have a lovely picnic there. I highly recommend checking out this hidden gem. |
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Peppertree Park Tustin, CA | CA | It's a small park next to Old Towne Tustin with lots of restaurants nearby. It's small, easy to get to, and near plenty of sandwiches places. |
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McKinley Park Sacramento, CA | CA | Nice park in the heart of Sacramento with many amenities. There are a lot of mature shade trees, picnic tables, a beautiful rose garden, a pond with ducks and geese, a playground, sports facilities, a running trail—something for everyone. |
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William Land Park Sacramento, CA | CA | Near the Sacramento Zoo, and Fairy Tale town, William Land Park is a huge park with a duck pond. You can feed the ducks, and barbecue. |
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Lake Balboa Encino, CA | CA | Lake Balboa has a great aquatic and wildlife setting with areas for picnics, barbecues, biking, fishing, flying kites, hiking and more. |
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Woodward Park Fresno, CA | CA | Woodward Park is a very relaxing place on the nice side of town that makes you feel far away from everything. The park has birds, an amphitheater, a Japanese garden, a dog park and more. |
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Golden Gate Park San Francisco, CA | CA | Golden Gate Park is a large urban park located in San Francisco. It has 10 dedicated picnic areas in the park, but as long as you have a picnic blanket, you can pretty much set yourself up anywhere. There's so much to see and do. |
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Fern Grotto At Wilder Ranch Santa Cruz, CA | CA | Fern Grotto at Wilder Ranch is a cycling paradise with gorgeous beaches. It's nice to dine on the beach at fern grotto, which is a wave-cut sea cave ornamented with a forest of living ferns. |
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Franklin Canyon Park Beverly Hills, CA | CA | A beautiful 605-acre park with a lake, Franklin Canyon Park has many beautiful trees and feels very open, which is perfect for hosting picnics. |
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Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks Three Rivers, CA | CA | Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks is simply a must-see spot in California with unbelievable beauty. |
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Dillon Beach Dillon Beach, CA | CA | The beach and surroundings are very beautiful. The best part is that it is one of the only beaches left in Northern California that allows dogs and the dogs can be off leash so the whole family can go for a picnic. |
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Montebello Park Montebello, CA | CA | Montebello City Park is a nice place in the middle of town between Whittier & Olympic Blvds. The facilities are excellent: they have picnic tables, a baseball field, tennis courts, a band shell, plenty of trees and grass perfect for picnicking. It's typically very quiet. |
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Lake Tahoe Park Asscoiation Tahoe CIty, CA | CA | This is actually a private park, but it's open to the public during the winter. The waterfront park has benches, grills, spots for canoes/kayaks and it's surprisingly pleasant during the winter. |
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Luckie Park Twentynine Palms, CA | CA | The park has lush green grass, nice walking paths, a pool, children's playground, drinking fountains, skate park, basket ball courts and baseball fields. |
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Dolores Park San Francisco, CA | CA | Dolores Park is a beautiful large park and may very well be the most famous park in all of San Francisco. There are large grassy areas perfect for a picnic. The park is usually filled with other picnic goers and you can always enjoy other activities at the park as well. |
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Charles Wilson Park Torrance, CA | CA | Wilson Park has four baseball fields, a pond, walking trails and animals. It's safe and clean, so your picnic can be worry-free and relaxing. There's also a children's playground. |
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Lake Natomas Folsom, CA | CA | At Lake Natomas, which is in the middle of Folsom, you can go biking, boating, rowing, rafting, picnicking or horseback riding. |
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Schabarum Regional Park Rowland Heights, CA | CA | This is a very huge regional park with many ways to experience it. You can walk with cherry blossoms surrounding you before it changes to steeper barren hills. The view over the hill is awesome, especially since you get to see a beautiful view of the city. You can also avoid the hill and just walk along at the foot of it as it traverses back farther and farther. Or you can follow the stream and enjoy the shade on the warm summer days. Cherry blossoms, horses, lizards—it is large enough that during the week days when it is free to park and explore there are so few people that it feels almost like just you and nature in Los Angeles which is a definite rarity. |
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Death Valley National Park Death Valley, CA | CA | Don't be fooled by the name. This desert is filled with great areas, plants and tourist destinations. The unique landscapes and fascinating scenery make this a surprisingly fun and original picnic site. |
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Howarth Park Santa Rosa, CA | CA | This huge park with many hiking trails and lakes has a very large playground for children, waterpark, pony rides and a train. It is great to take kids there. There is so much to do there that you can spend all day doing something. The hiking is great too. There are many places that you can picnic. |
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Rancho Simi Park Simi Valley, CA | CA | A large park with a pool, jungle gyms, a duck pond, baseball field, soccer field and picnic areas. It's large, free, and there are lots of other activities to do and places to walk after the picnic. |
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Rancho Simi Recreation & Park Simi Valley, CA | CA | This is a big park with a huge grass area where families can play soccer and have a picnic. |
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Sycamore Grove Park Livermore, CA | CA | A park a little bit outside of the city, surrounded by hills and vineyards, this place is beautiful in all seasons and very close to the main city, yet very quiet and secluded. There are many tables so you can be alone no matter how many people are also there. |
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Heisler Park Laguna Beach, CA | CA | Heisler Park is probably the best spot in Orange County to take a picnic by the beach during sunset. The beautiful park, which is right along the Pacific, provides great views, but also has some convenient facilities like bathrooms and a playground. |
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Cordova Park and Recreation Park District Rancho Cordova, CA | CA | It's a big park with a little lake where you can fish and watch ducks swim. It has a petting zoo for young kids, and the park has updated toys and slides for the kids. It also has three seperate dog parks for large, medium and small dogs to run in. And there is always stuff going on at the park like carnivals, vendors, concerts and car shows. |
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Laurel Canyon Dog Park Los Angeles, CA | CA | Just off Mulholland Drive is this lovely wooded area with picnic tables. The wooded surroundings and the feeling of open space will make you feel like you're in the middle of nature. |
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City Of Pismo Beach Pismo Beach, CA | CA | Anyone looking for a 'typical' California beach should go no further than Pismo. It has everything for young and old alike, such as off-roading on sandy dunes, great surfing, a pier where you can watch the surfers and try your hand at fishing, and a warm, friendly town offering some great salt water taffy and award-winning clam chowder. If you can only see one California beach, make it Pismo! By the way, the name comes from the Pismo Clam which can still be collected at certain times during the year. |
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El Cariso Community Regional Park Sylmar, CA | CA | This is a public park with lots of grass, trees, walking trails and sport courts. There are lots of quiet spots to lounge around and it's very clean and serene. |
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Cowell Beach Santa Cruz, CA | CA | The casual atmosphere of Cowell Beach make it a great place to picnic. You can also watch surfers, wade in the water, walk along the pier or ride the boardwalk roller coaster. |
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Stearns Park Long Beach, CA | CA | Stearns Park is a nice big park with picnic benches and a playground. It's never too crowded and has big shady trees to picnic under. |
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Knott'S Sky Park Twentynine Palms, CA | CA | The park has lots of green grass, two baseball fields, picnic tables, benches, children's playground and nice walking paths. It's a really nice small park to visit. |
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James R Bryant Park Ontario, CA | CA | James R Bryant Park is a great park in Ontario that has amenities for all ages. Aside from the normal park equipment, this park also has exercise equipment and tennis courts. |
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Wilderness Park Downey, CA | CA | Wilderness Park has playgrounds for kids, a lot of trees and a big lake with ducks. It's family friendly and you can easily find a nice place to picnic along the lake. |
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Mather Lake Regional Park Mather, CA | CA | Mather Regional Park has a nice history. It was once operated by the Air Force, but it's now open to the public. The vast grassy areas means there's plenty of spots to set up a picnic, play some games or fly a kite. It also has a fishing pond. |
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Switzer Falls La Cañada Flintridge, CA | CA | There are a bunch of hiking trails, falls and a great view. It's located in the San Gabriel Mountains and is simply gorgeous. |
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Mission Bay Park San Diego, CA | CA | Mission Bay Park is a good-sized park in San Diego that has plenty of parking, picnic tables, views of the bay and a cool breeze. The grass and playground make it fun for kids, but it's really an all-around nice picnic spot for everyone. |
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Cowell Redwoods Park Felton, CA | CA | A sparkling creek runs through groves that stay cool on the hottest days. There might not be a more beautiful place to picnic than under the huge redwood trees, next to the old stone kilns or along the delightful paths at the park. |
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Griffith Park Los Angeles, CA | CA | Griffith Park is essentially the Central Park of Los Angeles, only bigger and more untamed. The park is more than 4,300 acres, making it one of the largest urban parks in the country. Aside from picnics, you can enjoy countless activities in the huge park, including bicycling, hiking and more. A great picnic spot is at the Griffith Observatory, which has a great view of Los Angeles. |
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Fryman Canyon Park Studio City, CA | CA | This is a gorgeous, huge park in the midst of Coast Live Oak trees. This hillside park is like being in the countryside. It has lots of trees, birds and plenty of quiet spots. It's very rustic. |
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Pan Pacific Park Los Angeles, CA | CA | Great outdoor park with a lot of grassy areas. It has activities for all ages. |
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Woodward Park Fresno, CA | CA | Woodward Park is a beautiful park with a lot of amenities like picnic tables and built-in barbecue pits. |
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Ralph B. Clark Regional Park Buena Park, CA | CA | Ralph B. Clark Regional Park is a fun-filled park with many activities to do. There's a baseball field and a big pond. |
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Heritage Park Santa Fe Springs, CA | CA | The park has many benches and a big grassy space with a lot of trees. There is a historical train with original train tracks that ran there back in the day. It also has a big cage with birds of all kinds. |
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Chester Park Chester, CA | CA | Quiet, well-tended and bordered on one side by the easily accessible Feather River, Chester Park is a small-town park that's fun to picnic at. There is also a publicly accessible baseball field, kid's playground, picnic tables, basketball court with four nets, and multiple barbecue pits. |
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Armstrong Woods Guerneville, CA | CA | The giant redwood trees make Armstrong Woods among the best picnic spots around. The whole atmosphere of the area is peaceful and there are even hiking trails to explore before or after your picnic. |
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Balboa Park san diego, CA | CA | Balboa Park is an iconic park in the heart of San Diego with tons to do, like visit museums, check out the zoo, walk along the trails and more. There's so much history to the park that you'll want to have picnics in every section. |
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Bill Barber Community Park Irvine, CA | CA | This park is perfect for picnics because since it has so many picnic tables you can always find a great spot. It is also full of fun with playgrounds and green grass. |
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On The Beach Cliff Huntington Beach, CA | CA | There are two round tables that sit on top of the beach cliffs in Huntington Beach. You can see the ocean without getting sandy, enjoy the fresh breeze and even watch the sunset. It's a pretty wide open space and only bikes, runners, and people go by because it's not on the main street. |
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Folsom Lake Folsom, CA | CA | Close to Lake Natomas, Folsom Lake has tons of beach space for picnics and clear fresh water. |
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Echo Park Lake Los Angeles, CA | CA | Echo Park Lake has a really nice lake and a fairly large grassy area to set up a picnic. You have the option to go paddle boating or to picnic by the beautiful lake. |
| The Royal Arch | CO | At Chautauqua Park in Boulder, there are several great picnic spots, but one of the best has to be along the trail to the Royal Arch. Just off the trail is a nice open space that's great for spreading out the blanket and taking in everything nature has to offer. Seeing the Royal Arch is just icing on the cake. |
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Palmer Park Colorado Springs, CO | CO | The overlook at the top of Palmer Park gives a great view of the city, Pikes Peak and the whole front range. You can also go on a great hike to see more of the park and to find the perfect picnic spot. |
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Bear Creek Park Colorado Springs, CO | CO | The 575-acre Bear Creek Park has three miles of trails, a garden, a pavilion, a playground, tennis courts, a dog park, an archery range, volleyball courts and more. The fact that there are so many things to do and the scenery is beautiful makes this a great picnic spot. |
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Strasburg Park Strasburg, CO | CO | This is a very large grassy area near the edge of town, which makes it a great picnic area. There are also plenty of places for the kids to play. |
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Lyns Parks Strasburg, CO | CO | There is a large grass area with picnic tables and a gazebo play area for kids. Next to a railroad track with old box cars, it has history and a great view of the sunsets. |
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Fountain Creek Regional Park Fountain, CO | CO | This is a great place to have a picnic becaust there is over 400 acres of land to explore. You can sit on one of the many benches of find your little happy spot in the woods to eat. |
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Gerard Park Fowler, CO | CO | Gerard Park is a nice park with tables and place for kids to play. It's very peaceful and quiet, making it great for a romantic picnic. Or you can have a family picnic on the beautiful grass. |
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O'Brien Park Parker, CO | CO | There's a nice gazebo in this park where it's great to have a picnic and people-watch while the kids play on the playground. |
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Bennett Park & Recreation District Bennett, CO | CO | The park has a huge grass area with picnic tables and gazebos. The vastness of this park makes it a great place for a picnic. Also, the sunsets are breathtaking. |
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Mccook Park Niantic, CT | CT | Bring a lunch and arrive early to picnic under the old copper beech tree atop a bluff overlooking Long Island Sound. McCook Park offers views of beautiful Niantic Bay and has nice open areas for throwing a Frisbee, cooking out, etc. |
| Elizabeth Park | CT | Elizabeth Park is a versatile place that's great for everything from weddings to walks and, of course, picnics. There are a variety of picnic spots at the park, including spots on the grassy lawns or at the rose garden. While this is a perfect picnic site to relax, it's also great for romantic outings. |
| Bradley Point Park | CT | This is one of the best spots to picnic in Connecticut because it affords great views. You can have a picnic directly on the beach, in grassy fields or on the benches and tables. It has a 1.7-mile waterfront walkway, making this a perfect date area. |
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Rocky Neck State Park Niantic, CT | CT | It's a state park with plenty to do including hiking, camping, cooking out and swimming. It also has a 356-foot timber-and-granite pavilion that's the largest Depression-era structure in the state. |
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West Potomac Park Washington, DC | DC | Situated near the Potomac River and Franklin Roosevelt Memorial, the grassy sitting area of the park offers great views of Washington, D.C. There's also free parking. |
| National Sculpture Garden | DC | The National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden is only about 15 years old, but it's quickly shot up the ranks in terms of great picnic spots. Aside from the sculptures, you can time your picnic to coincide with one of the jazz events to hear amazing music. For food, there's a cafe and plenty of vendors, but you can always bring your own and set up a nice picnic in the garden. |
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National Mall Washington, DC | DC | Is there a more iconic place to set up a picnic than on the National Mall? There are amazing views of the Capitol building and Washington Monument, as well as plenty of concession stands, benches and sitting areas. A picnic on the National Mall is a must for anyone. |
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Bethany Beach Bethany Beach, DE | DE | Bethany Beach is right on the ocean with access to shops. A picnic here when the weather is nice is like none other. |
| South Pointe Park | FL | This is a gorgeous spot down by the water in Miami Beach. It's relaxing and family friendly. Just take a blanket and lay it out on the grassy fields that overlook the water and you'll feel like you're in paradise. |
| Wallace Brooks Park | FL | This park is very family friendly and great for doing activities like jogging and biking. What makes this a great picnic spot is that you can set up a picnic while the kids play at the playground, all while enjoying the view of Henderson Lake. |
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Hitzman Optimist Park Pensacola, FL | FL | Hitzman Optimist Park has a playground set and barbecues to cook food for a fun or relaxing family gathering. The gazebo even has electrical outlets and the bathrooms are well kept. |
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Bill Frederick Park At Turkey Lake Orlando, FL | FL | The park has everything you could ever want! There's places to swim, huge picnic areas, fishing spots, playgrounds, campgrounds and more. Overall, it's a great family park. |
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South Beach Park Vero Beach, FL | FL | South Park Park is right on the ocean with a long boardwalk and plenty of picnic areas to have a nice lunch. Then you can swim in the ocean or walk along the beach. |
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Jupiter Civic Center Jupiter, FL | FL | There is a lovely beach and wooded area with benches and picnic tables. |
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Fort Pickens State Park Pensacola, FL | FL | Fort Pickens State Park, which is to the west of Pensacola Beach, has a ton of activities, including hiking, biking, fishing, bird watching and camping. You can also explore the historic forts before or after your picnic. |
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Splash Park Daytona Beach, FL | FL | If you like being around people and the beach, Splash Park is the place to go. The picnic grounds are next to the beach and it has places to walk afterwards. It also has close parking. |
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Lakefront Park & Dan Tarrell Memorial Point St. Cloud, FL | FL | This is one of the most beautiful parks in Florida. It has a beach, splash pads for the kids and playground attached. You get a nice breeze off the lake while you are eating at picnic tables or on the beach or grass. It also has a restaurant, biking and walking trails, boat docks, and more. |
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Veterans Memorial Park Orange City, FL | FL | Multi-purpose facility with a quarter mile exercise trail, exercise stations along its path, children's playground for both tots and youth, pavilions with tables, water and electricity, picnic tables, park benches, restrooms, and cooking grills on site. It is a safe, fun and nature-friendly whole-family facility. |
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Largo Central Park Largo, FL | FL | This is a large park with plenty of shelters and a kids playground in the shade. The park is filled with trees, so you don't have to picnic in the sun and the bathrooms are decently kept. It also has barbecues at the shelters. |
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Fort Desoto Park Tierra Verde, FL | FL | Fort De Soto Park is more than 1,000 acres of islands to explore and enjoy, with several miles of beautiful sandy beaches and docks for boating. There's family camping and spots for relaxing picnics. |
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Riverside Park Vero Beach, FL | FL | Riverside Park is along the river with tennis courts and picnic pavilions. You may even see some dolphins while you're here! |
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Shadow Bay Park Orlando, FL | FL | This park has everything! With two great playgrounds and a lot of room to run around, the park is great for kids. You can also find some great hidden picnic areas. There is always a good tennis match going on too. It's a great park all around. |
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Highland Nature Park Tarpon Springs, FL | FL | This park is on the smaller side, but it has trails that extend to the water. You can easily have a great picnic here, but thats not all you can do. Children and dogs woud love this park because it has a nice playground and it's in a discrete location. The location is perfect if you're going to just sit and relax.It's off the main path, so you don't need to worry about strangers here. It has a nice view of the water and a nice path to jog on. |
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Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Park Miami, FL | FL | It's a park with a huge community center and playground. It's really neat and there is always something for everyone to do whether you want to be outside or inside. |
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Greynolds Park North Miami Beach, FL | FL | Greynolds Park is a beautiful park with tree-covered paths, lakes and elevation changes. It's a fun place to have a picnic because it's peaceful, full of wildlife and free on weekdays. |
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Anderson Snow Park Spring hill, FL | FL | This large park has multiple picnic areas near soccer and baseball fields. There are more private picnic areas for more privacy. |
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Tryon Public Library City Park Pensacola, FL | FL | It's a nice park because they have gazebos there and different playground sets that kids can play on after the picnic. |
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Withlacoochee State Forest – Oxbow Recreation Trailhead Dunnellon, FL | FL | There is a walking trail with picnic tables right on the river. It's seldom used and adjacent to a larger trail 1/4 mile down the road. The view is one of the best in the county. It's an extremely quiet and peaceful place to watch the water flow by. |
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Pensacola State Beach (Pit 1) County Of Santa Rosa, FL | FL | Pit One is next to the Pensacola Pier and near where Joe's Crab Restaurant is located. You are allowed to drink alcohol on the beach, which is great with a nice picnic. |
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Charles Park Vero Beach, FL | FL | Charles Park has nice wooded walking trails, a picnic area, an exercise area, bathrooms and more. |
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Cypress Grove Park Orlando, FL | FL | This park is really great because there's so much to do and see. There is an old southern plantation-style house where people often have weddings, but there are also other facilities, like soccer fields, a huge lake for boating, walking trails, picnic areas and more. There are huge trees everywhere and numerous picnic benches and tables. |
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Okeeheelee Park West Palm Beach, FL | FL | This is an amazing park with everything you need. Play areas for the kids, paddle boats, nature walks trails, bike trails, an area for every sport known to man and another lake for water skiing. There's even a golf course in the back. |
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Matheson Hammock Park And Beach Miami, FL | FL | This park is really awesome for a picnic. If you are going to the beach and Marina area you have to pay the fees for the park, but if you just want to have a picnic you can stay outside where there are nature trails, canals, cabanas with BBQ grills, lots of old Florida Oak trees and plenty of shade. Your kids can play safely with their bikes on the trails or play ball on the grass. If you head over to the beach area there are also picnic spots near the man-made lagoon that the youngsters love. Don't miss this park. |
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Mckee Botanical Garden Vero Beach, FL | FL | The McKee Botanical Garden located in Vero Beach is filled with exotic plant life and towering trees. It's a fun place to take the whole family, but don't forget to pack a delicious lunch because there are tons of nice places to picnic. |
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Piedmont Park Atlanta, GA | GA | Piedmont Park is the city's favorite in-town park. The atmosphere is amazing. It's a really big park with enough space for numerous families to have picnics. |
| Callaway Gardens | GA | Callaway Gardens was created to benefit mankind, and it's succeeded. There's so much to do and so much joy to be had at Callaway Gardens. For picnicking, there are spots in the Meadowlark Garden, in front of the Sibley Horticultural Center, overlooking Robin Lake Beach and in a few other places |
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Bradley Park Dalton, GA | GA | With plenty of trees, lush grass and numerous picnic tables, Bradley Park is a nice place to have a picnic. At the park, you're surrounded by beautiful scenery. |
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Factory Shoals Recreation Park Covington, GA | GA | Factory Shoals Recreation Park is a nice nature area where you can picnic, camp and swim. It's very clean and people-friendly! |
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Salem Campground Covington, GA | GA | Salem Camp Meeting was founded in 1828 and is one of the oldest existing, thriving camp meetings in the nation. You can picnic with the family and camp out. |
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Lullwater Park Atlanta, GA | GA | Lullwater Park is a 154-acre preserve located in the heart of Emory. It's a great place to exercise and then hold a picnic. |
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Tyus Park Griffin, GA | GA | A park with an artificial lake, and lots of pathways, some playgrounds, and a pavillion. There are lots of grassy areas to lay out a picnic, and also a long pavillion with a lot of picnic tables that's shaded, and even has some grills. The small lake has some wildlife in and around it. There are trails all around the park. |
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Chattahoochie River Environmental Education Center Johns creek, GA | GA | Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center is a nature center with an outdoor pavilion and picnic tables. It's a great location because it's right by the Chattahoochee River. |
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Panola Mountain State Park Stockbridge, GA | GA | Panola Mountain State, which is similar to Stone Mountain Park, is a good place to go hiking. It's also not as frequented as other parks, so you can enjoy nature without interruption. |
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Bethesda Park Bethesda, GA | GA | It's a big park with recreational facilities all around it. There are three or four playgrounds for the kids to play on. They also have a basketball court. It's big and has a lot or picnic areas everywhere. |
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Valdosta State University Campus Valdosta, GA | GA | The front lawn of the campus at Valdosta State University Campus is beautiful. The scenery makes it a great place to picnic. |
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Freedom Park Valdosta, GA | GA | Freedom Park is Valdosta's largest park with a great location for picnicking. The scenery of the park is beautiful, and there's even a special dog park nearby. |
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Fort Yargo State Park Winder, GA | GA | This is a great place for having picnics because the scenery is beautiful, it's relatively quiet, and there are plenty of trees to keep you shaded from the sun. The state park also has playgrounds, hiking trails and a large 260-acre lake. |
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Pooles Mill Park Ballground, GA | GA | Built around the historic Poole's Mill covered bridge, this is a natural area with picnic areas and playground. The bridge is over a nice little creek, and it's not all ballfields like many parks in the area. It's a beautiful spot with running water, a little walking trail and a playground for the kids. You can rent the pavilion for $75 for an event, or just use the picnic tables. |
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City Of Calhoun: Recreation Department (The Park Has No Separate Name) Calhoun, GA | GA | There are several picnic tables, lots of shade from very old, tall deciduous trees and the park is not heavily used. There are also two large picnic shelters—one of which has restrooms and a fire pit. The park is bounded on two sides by a broad creek and on a third side by a deep woods. Across the creek is the municipal football stadium. |
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Lake Varner / Cornish Creek Reservoir Covington, GA | GA | This is a great place to picnic or enjoy other activities, such as fishing, reading, taking in nature and watching wildlife. All of this is within minutes of downtown Covington. |
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Stone Mountain Park Stone Mountain, GA | GA | Stone Mountain Park, which is home of the worlds largest monolith, is absolutely gorgeous with countless things to do and places to picnic. There are so many attractions and things to do that you can spend days at the park. |
| Kakaako Waterfront Park | HI | It's not unfair to categorize this park as a hidden gem because it's rarely too crowded by tourists or even locals. The park has picnic tables along with great open spaces perfect for picnickers who like to spread out. There are enough amenities at the park, like bathrooms and water fountains, to make your picnic pleasant. Also, you can't beat the gorgeous views of the ocean. This is a prime spot for surfing for a little surfing and picnicking. |
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Keopulani Park Wailuku, HI | HI | Besides the central location and size, there are baseball fields, dog runs, running trails, barbecue pits and plenty of picnic tables. The 110-acre park in central Maui is simply beautiful. |
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Spencer Beach Park Kawaihae, HI | HI | Spencer Beach Park is a family-friendly beach located with reasonable currents and waves, making it good for even small children. There are cooking spots available that are rarely crowded and nearby bathrooms for a stress-free picnic. |
| Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt | IA | The Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt is an outstanding and well-kept park that's very family friendly. You can find various picnic spots for family outings. |
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Scott County Park Eldridge, IA | IA | Scott County Park is the largest in Iowa County and is only a few miles from Davenport. The park has a variety of picnic tables and shelters with grills, along with amenities like baseball fields, playground equipment, nature trails and more. |
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Stone State Park Sioux City, IA | IA | Stone State Park is a great place for a family picnic. There are various picnic areas located throughout the park that offer beautiful views of the Loess Hills and surrounding area. Picnic areas contain tables and grills. |
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Mississippi River Front Davenport, IA | IA | The river view and the calmness of the surroundings at Mississippi River Front are great. It also places for the kids to play and it was water sprinklers. |
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Little Sioux Park Correctionville, IA | IA | Little Sioux Park has an array of activities, including camping, fishing and hiking. It features shelters with a lot of picnic tables. The place is overall beautiful and easy to find. |
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Mississippi River Front Davenport, IA | IA | Nestled along the Mighty Mississippi, the Mississippi Riverfront is a hub of activity with great views and plenty to do. There are a ton of great picnic spots along the riverfront area to lay out a blanket. |
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Browns Lake Salix, IA | IA | Browns Lake features a beach with fishing and cabins. The cabins are really great and beach can be very peaceful. It has available campsites everywhere. |
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West Lake Park Davenport, IA | IA | West Lake Park has four lakes for swimming and fishing. There are also picnic facilities, playgrounds and restrooms. |
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Raccoon River Park West Des Moines, IA | IA | This is a large park with an awesome lake where you can boat and fish. It also has a beach and a dog park. There are a lot of covered shelters and grills and picnic tables where you can picnic. |
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Southwoods Conservation Area Smithland, IA | IA | At the conversation area, there are lots of camp spots with some being modern and some being primitive. There are also two ponds and a nice playground. It's a pretty secluded area that's very well maintained with plenty of shade and water. |
| Ann Morrison Park | ID | This urban park in downtown Boise is very family friendly and it's possible to have a fun time picnicking at any of the picnic tables around the park. |
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Emmett City Park Emmett, ID | ID | This is a large park with playground equipment, a stage and tables. The park is large enough that you won't be disturbed on your picnic if you don't want to but small enough to meet new people. |
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Fremont Pocatello, ID | ID | Fremont Park has something for everyone. It's well maintained, never crowded, and in a nice neighborhood. It has a large green space to lay out a picnic, trees, a covered areas and more. |
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Municipal Park – City Of Boise Boise, ID | ID | Boise Municipal Park is a gorgeous park next to the Boise River, adjacent to the MK Nature Center. It has plenty of shade from trees, a large grassy area, bathrooms and a picnic shelter. The park blends with MK Nature Center, which has an outdoor underwater viewing window, walking paths displaying local flora, streams and ponds, and more. |
| Millenium Park | IL | Fewer places are more iconic than Millennium Park and it's one of the most popular tourists spots in Chicago. There are a ton of picnic spots throughout the park, but if you get the chance, opt for the Running Table, which is a 100-foot long picnic table made of recyclable materials. |
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Twiggs Park Evanston, IL | IL | Twiggs Park runs along the Northshore Channel of Chicago River, and has two playgrounds, a basketball court, picnic benches and pavilion, hike and bike trail, community gardens, and plenty of wildlife. |
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Promontory Point Chicago, IL | IL | Promontory Point has amazing views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. It's a nice place to have a picnic and soak up the scene. |
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Krape Park Freeport, IL | IL | Large nature park and preserve with a stream, great ammenities, lots of grass and a rich history. |
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Lighthouse Beach Evanston, IL | IL | There is a picnic area next to a lighthouse and beach, which is a gorgeous settting. |
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Lake Arlington Park Arlington Heights,, IL | IL | This man-made lake has a 2.4-mile walking path that is used year-round. You can stroll through the 50-acre natural landscape area enjoying the seasons. It also has a walking/biking path, picnic area, boat rentals and fishing. |
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Promontory Point Chicago, IL | IL | Promontory Point has one of the most beautiful views of Chicago. The beautiful view of the shoreline and skyline make it the perfect place for a romantic picnic. |
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Busse Woods Schaumburg, IL | IL | Busse Woods is a great place for picnics, cookouts and long walks. It also has a family feel to it. |
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Bode Lake Forest Preserve Streamwood, IL | IL | It is a forest preserve open to the public with picnic tables, walking trails and a nice small lake for fishing. It's a great location for a romantic getaway. There are secluded areas where you can go with you and your partner or if you want to lay out, you can do that too. It's right on a small lake with a walking trail that is paved. |
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Bickerdike Square Park Chicago, IL | IL | Bickerdike Square Park is a tiny park next to a school with a baseball field. It's not filled with people, which makes it a nice remote place for a picnic. |
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Herrick Lake Wheaton, IL | IL | This is a small lake with plenty of picnic space and tables, a boat dock and a visitor's center. It's very easy to get to, but quiet and fairly large. There are plenty of spots in both the sun and shade that are great for picnics. |
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Burnidge Forest Preserve Elgin, IL | IL | This is a county forest preserve with picnic areas, natural areas and a campground. It's a safe area that's never too crowded. Nice picnic shelters are available, and crushed stone paths can take you to more rustic wooded or lake settings. Toilet facilities available. |
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31St Street Harbor/Beach Chicago, IL | IL | Grassy knolls open up to the whole Lake Michigan, and the park has a new playground and beach. Picnicking is set up close to the parking area to reduce having to lug supplies. The view of the lake and the city is expansive, and there are plenty of boaters in the area. It's very safe. |
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31st Street Beach Chicago, IL | IL | This beach offers amazing views of the Chicago skyline with concessions and more at the beach house. There's a unique public art display and many places to set up a picnic. |
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Memorial Park La Grange Park, IL | IL | The park has large open green spaces with full recreation facilities. It's always clean, well-maintained and easy to get to. It's a great place to relax with a picnic. |
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Oz Park Chicago, IL | IL | This is a lovely park right in the heart of Lincoln Park. The park has the theme of the Wizard of Oz, with statues and a playground displaying key moments or characters. It's a fun place to picnic with the kids. |
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Keeling-Puri Peace Plaza Rockford, IL | IL | A general park on the far east side of Rockford, IL, Keeling-Puri Peace Plaza is in an ideal location away from the hustle of life, but easily accessible by foot, bike or car. It's near some great restaurants and has a great theme of world peace with many flags from around the world. |
| George Rogers Clark National Historical Park | IN | The George Rogers Clark Memorial is a unique structure that commemorates the capture of Fort Sackville from the British. You're allowed to picnic anywhere in the park, but there are picnic tables near the south end of the visitor center parking lot. |
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Armstrong Park Lafayette, IN | IN | Armstrong Park is a small suburban park set in the middle of Lafayette, IN, with baseball diamonds, a fishing pond, a walking path and tennis courts. The kids will love the playground. Picnic shelters are available with picnic benches and grills. It has a tremendous number of activities on site in addition to being situated next to a public pool. |
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Dennis Kress Park Tell City, IN | IN | Between 10th and 11th streets and Ruben and Herrman streets, Kress Park has a number of baseball fields, public restrooms and Tell City's Senior Citizen Center. It's great because there are always so many thing going on. |
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Holiday Park Indianapolis, IN | IN | Holiday Park is great for the whole family because it has a huge playground as well as a nice nature center. You can easily make a day out of picnicking here. |
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Happy Hollow Park West Lafayette, IN | IN | Happy Hollow Park has many picnic shelters, playgrounds and nature trails. This is arguably the most beautiful plot of land in all of West Lafayette. |
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Indianapolis Museum Of Art And Garden Indianapolis, IN | IN | The Museum and Gardens, which have more than 100 acres to explore, are both free. There are beautiful trees and green grass with plenty of room to play games and picnic. It also has a lake you can walk around. |
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Ferrettie/Baugo Park Osceola, IN | IN | This city park has a playground, beautiful scenery and places to set up picnics right by the creek. |
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Headwaters Park Fort Wayne, IN | IN | Located in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne, Headwaters Park has many grassy areas and gardens to walk through. Pavilions are available to rent for large groups. |
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Riverview Park Lake Station, IN | IN | Riverview Park has a ton of amenities to enjoy while you're picnicking, including a swimming pool, shelters, sand volleyball courts, trails, baseball diamonds, basketball courts and more. There's a lot of space to spread out and enjoy yourself. |
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Fowler Park Terre Haute, IN | IN | Rural park setting with a lake, hiking trails, pioneer village, campground, covered bridge, playground and more. The range of activities make it great for having a picnic, before doing something more active. |
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Military Park Indianapolis, IN | IN | It's right in the middle of downtown near the canal, so after you eat at your picnic you can go for a beautiful walk! |
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Colombian Park Lafayette, IN | IN | Colombian Park, which is outside of downtown Lafayette, has a huge playground with many different sections for every age group. It has many picnic shelters, a water park and a small zoo. |
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Wesselman Park Evansville, IN | IN | The nature preserve has good areas for picnics with playgrounds and wildlife. There's so many things for people of all ages to partake in. |
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Eagle Creek Park Indianapolis, IN | IN | Eagle Creek Park is one of the largest city parks in the whole country, which means it has many different activities and events to participate in. There are 24 picnic sites and you can't go wrong with picnicking at any of them. |
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Ox Bow Park Elkhart, IN | IN | Ox Bow Park is a large city park with multiple picnic areas. You can easily find charcoal grills and open pavilions to set up your picnic. The best part is that the scenery is beautiful. |
| Clinton State Park | KS | If you love being in the outdoors and being close to fun activities, this is a great place to picnic. Before or after your picnic you can go on a nice hiking trail. You can also bring your pet to the special dog park because no family outing is complete without the dog. |
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Wright Park Dodge City, KS | KS | Wright Park has a large playground, a band shell for live performances, and lots of clean, green open space. It has several picnic tables, both in covered areas and outside, with grills. The park is literally connected to the Wright Park Zoo, so when you've finished eating, you can pet the goats in the petting zoo, feed the ducks from the deck overlooking the man-made lake within the zoo, tour the aviary, or even get scared by the tigers. The children will love the playground equipment, which includes equipment for toddlers as well as much older children. |
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Riggs Park Haysville, KS | KS | Riggs Park is an acre park with picnic tables, a small pond, trails for walking or biking, a creek, two playgrounds, open grass and more. There are plenty of areas to run around with a lot of activity options. It's in a nice neighborhood, so it's easy to sit down and have a nice picnic. |
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Crawford State Park Farlington, KS | KS | Called "Farlington Lake" by locals, it is a great place in Southeast Kansas for water fun, nature, and just being outside. The highlight is the beautiful lake with a swimming area where visitors can also boat and fish. The lake has a playground, restrooms and a place to eat homestyle food. There are six campgrounds and plenty of hiking. Driving over the dam gives an eye-opening view and you may see deer while driving through the woods. The kids will love the fish hatchery. |
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Waterfront Park Louisville, KY | KY | Waterfront Park is located in downtown Louisville by the Ohio River. It is very family oriented and pet friendly, but people from all walks of life are welcomed. |
| Freeman Lake Park | KY | Freeman Lake Park is a gorgeous place to visit that's seeped in history. Some of the activities you can do are playing tennis, fishing and boating. The picnic spots are very close to the lake, and there are two small picnic shelters and two large picnic shelters with access to restrooms. |
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Iroquois Park Louisville, KY | KY | Within the urban Louisville setting, Iroquois Park is a great place for a picnic while watching a show at the amphitheater. The park features the Iroquois Amphitheater, an open-air theater that accommodates 2,366 people. |
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Triangle Park Lexington, KY | KY | Triangle park is located in downtown Lexington and has a long waterfall fountain. The large open grass area is great for picnics. |
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Devou Park Ft.Wright, KY | KY | The park has many acres of lawn to take the children outside in the summer. In the winter, it's a great place to go snowboarding. You can also play Frisbee in the well-maintained park. There is also an outdoor theater. |
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Fishpond Lake Jenkins, KY | KY | There are several picnic tables set up at different locations, some are by the lake and some are by the playground. There are even a few picnic tables in secluded areas for a more romantic setting. |
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Jefferson Memorial Park Fairdale, KY | KY | Only 15 miles outside of Louisville, Jefferson Memorial Park contains 6,400 acres of untouched woodlands. There are countless places to picnic. |
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Jacobson Park Lexington, KY | KY | Located on the outskirts of Lexington, KY, the 216-acre Jacobson Park has a variety of activities with paddle boats, trails and places to fish. |
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Lake Reba Richmond, KY | KY | This is a gorgeous lake and park in the middle of a city! It takes you away from the city and has lots of picnic tables and plenty of "free space!" There's even ball fields, a dog park, fishing, boating, a golf course and more—all while staying peaceful. |
| City Park | LA | City Park is like the Central Park of New Orleans, but it's a lot more raw. The best picnic spots are at the southern end of the park, and if you get the chance, you should try to set up a picnic at the Peristyle, which overlooks the water. After your picnic, you can walk around or make your way to the New Orleans Museum of Art. |
| Audubon Park | LA | Audubon Park is a lovely park in the Uptown neighborhood of New Orleans. While there are designated picnic areas, you should do your best to set up your picnic under the majestic oak trees around the park. This can be a great picnic spot for anything from romantic outings for two to family gatherings. |
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Chalmette Battlefield Chalmette, LA | LA | The site of the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812, the battlefield is surrounded with fascinating artifacts. Best of all, though, is the scenery. The park is located right along the Mississippi River and the grounds are covered with gorgeous, ancient oak trees. You can set up a picnic nearly anywhere and feel like you have the best spot at the park. |
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Bodcau Recreation Area Haughton, LA | LA | It's a nice recreation area with picnic tables and covered shelters by a dam. It's very scenic, as you can watch the water fall through the damn reservoir and it is lined in rocks. |
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Prien Lake Park Lake Charles, LA | LA | This is a park where you have a big area where you can have a picnic and picnic tables. It is very spacious and most of the area is shady and they do have restrooms and bbq areas as well. |
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Audubon Zoo New Orleans, LA | LA | Over 50 acres of beautifully sculpted grounds and amazing animals, the Audubon Zoo is perfect for an all day picnic/outing. It's set right on the Mississippi in Uptown New Orleans. |
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Longue Vue House And Gardens New Orleans, LA | LA | Longue Vue House and Gardens is a historic location in New Orleans that features beautiful gardens and a historic home, which set the scene for a romantic and relaxing picnic. |
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Jackson Square New Orleans, LA | LA | Jackson Square is a famous European style public square in the heart of New Orleans' French Quarter. It is located directly in front of St. Louis Cathedral. If you want to people watch while you picnic, this is a great place as it's located right in the hustle of the French Quarter. That isn't to say it's not peaceful – it truly is. The surroundings are lush and beautiful, especially on a spring day. |
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Fairview Riverside State Park Mandeville, LA | LA | This is a Louisiana state park with historic buildings, beautiful oak trees and a gorgeous outdoor setting. It has a picturesque setting complete with moss-covered oaks, river banks, and picket fences. |
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Kiroli Park West Monroe, LA | LA | Kiroli Park is in West Monroe and has trails, sports and other activities. Throughout the peaceful park are picnic tables and places to relax. When you're not picnicking, you can walk along the many trails. |
| Corey Hill Outlook Park | MA | Corey Hill Outlook Park is a picnicker's dream come true. The wide open hills allow the adventurous kind to set up a romantic picnic with great views of the city. For the more traditional type, picnic tables and benches are available to relax and eat comfortably. |
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Forest Park Springfield, MA | MA | Forest Park has a pool, a zoo, and large fields, they have ducks that you can feed and a baseball field. Forest Park also has a skating rink and a basketball court. The park itself is very spacious and family friendly. |
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Freetown State Forest Ssonet, MA | MA | Located on the outskirt of Freetown State Forest, this is a very nice picnic area with permanent cast-iron BBQ grills, picnic tables and a small pavilion. It is all situated between a field for games, public restrooms, and a small sprinkler/splash pool for summertime fun. The parking is free. |
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Prospect Hill Park Waltham, MA | MA | Prospect Hill Park is basically a giant hill that gives you a great view of Boston. The view and seclusion are perfect. When the weather is right, there is no place better. |
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Paradise Pond Northampton, MA | MA | Paradise Pond, which is very close to the city center and across the street from Smith College Botanical Garden, is surprisingly quiet. It's a nice place to get away and host a picnic. |
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Look Park Northampton, MA | MA | Look Park has beautiful pathways, ponds and an outdoor theater. There is a small brook running through, athletic fields, a petting zoo, a train and picnic sites that can be reserved ahead of time. |
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Stanley Park Westfield, MA | MA | Stanley Park is a large park with a nice pond that's filled with ducks. It's so beautiful that many people take wedding pictures there. Stanley Park is a very family oriented and spacious. |
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Pulaski Park Northampton, MA | MA | This is a small but lovely park in downtown Northampton. Grab a soup or sandwich from a downtown restaurant and people watch at the park. |
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Winnekenni Castle Haverhill, MA | MA | Winnekenni Castle is a real castle next to a nice, clean pond. There's a great playground for the kids on the well-kept grounds. Playing and hands-on exploring is encouraged. |
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Childs Park Northampton, MA | MA | Childs Park is a small park near Northampton High School. It is very conveniently located, but when you are inside the park, it seems worlds away. It is very peaceful and quiet with beautiful rose gardens. |
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Eastern Regional Park Middle River, MD | MD | Eastern Regional Park is a public park with a nice picnic area, a playground, sports fields and some nice scenic nature trails. There is a picnic area with pavilions filled with picnic tables and plenty of charcoal grills nearby. There are also plenty of more secluded and private spots off of the nature trails available, which would be great for a romantic picnic date. |
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Latrobe Park Baltimore, MD | MD | Latrobe Park is located in Locust Point (Baltimore) near Fort McHenry. It has a dog park, tennis courts and lots of nice trees/privacy for a picnic with a loved one. |
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Under Armour Headquarters Baltimore, MD | MD | This spot is part of the Under Armour Headquarters, but free for the public to come and enjoy. The area overlooks the Baltimore Inner Harbor and has plenty of benches to enjoy a nice picnic. |
| Cosca Regional Park | MD | Cosca Regional Park is a hidden gem in Prince George's County, with a vast array of picnic spots. There are a ton of picnic areas near playgrounds, making it a prime location for family picnics, but there are also some other spots near the lake. Overall, this is a great place to relax and have some nice family fun. |
| Bladensburg Waterfront Park | MD | If you're looking for fun for the whole family, a picnic at Bladensburg Waterfront Park is a must. The park includes trails, boat tours, kayaking and much more. The park has a shady picnic pavilion that's a great escape on those hot days. |
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Brunswick Family Campground Brunswick, MD | MD | Family campground along side the Potomac River. It's a great place to enjoy nature and be with family. |
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Federal Hill Park Baltimore, MD | MD | This park overlooks the Baltimore Inner harbor and provides great views of the water/city skyline. There's plenty of privacy and shelter among the trees, which makes for a great picnic setting. |
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Baker Park Frederick, MD | MD | City-owned park with playgrounds, ball fields, bandshell and lake. It has so many places to relax and have fun. There are many free public events, like concerts and art exhibits, to enjoy during the summertime while having a picnic. |
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Riverside Park Baltimore, MD | MD | Located in Federal Hill, this park is large with plenty of shady spots to have a picnic. It's great for people/pet watching. |
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Loch Raven Reservior Towson, MD | MD | There is the body of water, and a grassy setting with trees. On the weekends the road is closed, so you can ride your bike or walk along the trails. There are lots of trees to sit under and there is also water. You can also bring your dogs. |
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Centennial Park Columbia, MD | MD | The scenery at the park is award-winning, with a nice family environment and beautiful man-made lake. |
| Wolf Neck Woods State Park | ME | If picnicking is a way to escape and reconnect with nature, Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park is the perfect place to do it. The availability of bathrooms and picnic spots make the park convenient for exploring and staying long after you've had your outdoor meal. There are beautiful trails and great views of the ocean. |
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Mount Agamenticus York, ME | ME | This is a beautiful mountaintop with lush forest surrounding it. Its a nice spot with lush grass perfect for laying out a picnic blanket and a dense forest. It's all on top of a mountain, which makes everything even more beautiful. |
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Marginal Way Ogunquit, ME | ME | Marginal Way is a one to two mile walk along the coast of Maine. The walk takes you right along the water with fantastic views of the Atlantic Ocean. |
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Bloomer Park Rochester Hills, MI | MI | With expansive walking trails and lots of benches and tables, Bloomer Park is one of the best places to relax and take in nature while picnicking. |
| Belle Isle | MI | The large urban park is located in the middle of the Detroit River and has great views. There's not too much to do on the island, so your picnic can be relaxing and low-key. If you want to have a larger picnic outing with the extended family, the park also accepts reservations for the picnic shelter. |
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Inglenook Park Southfield, MI | MI | It's a wonderful park with a long walking/running track and baseball fields. There's also a large play area for children. The atmosphere is great and the different types of people at the park make it great for people watching! |
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Lake Lansing Park South Haslett, MI | MI | Lake Lansing Park South is beautiful with various attractions for everyone. It has a bath house, beach, snack bar, boat rental, a playground at the beach, horseshoe pits and much more. There are also picnic shelters. |
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Jaycee Park Troy, MI | MI | Jaycee Park is a large city park with picnic shelters, grills, ball fields, playground equipment and more. The park is well maintained and you can reserve the shelter for larger picnics. There are grills, washrooms and plenty of parking |
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Indian Springs Metropark White Lake Township, MI | MI | Part of the Detroit MetroPark system, the park has a nature center with underwater observatory, splash pad and tons of playground equipment. There's plenty of things for the kids to do when you're having a picnic. |
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Red Oaks Water Park Madison Heights, MI | MI | Red Oaks Waterpark has three slides, a tube raft river, a large wave pool and a kiddy waterpark. This place is actually great for picnics because there are picnic tables and places to reserve for special occasions. It's also very family friendly with plenty of parking. |
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Pinery Park Wyoming, MI | MI | Pinery Park is an open area with tall trees for shade, baseball diamonds and several playgrounds for children. The openness of the park, and the large maple trees (mostly), provide great shade without having low branches that get in the way. Plenty of space and has jungle gyms for kids to play on. |
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Dodge Park Sterling Heights, MI | MI | Dodge Park is a large park with a lot of trees, path for nature walks, beautiful scenery and playgrounds. |
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Worden Park Royal Oak, MI | MI | Worden Park is discrete and private, and since it's not a very popular park, it is often secluded and quiet. That's why it's such a great place to set up a picnic. |
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Fenner Nature Center Lansing, MI | MI | Fenner Nature Center is 130 acres of mixed habitat in the middle of a city. There's beautiful scenery, abundant wildlife, and a lot of peace and quiet for a relaxing picnic. |
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Metro Beach Metropark Harrison Township, MI | MI | Metro Beach is a park on the shore of Lake St. Clair in southeast Michigan. It has seven miles of shoreline and beautiful views of Detroit and Canada. There is a sandy beach, tennis and vollyball courts, playground and boat launch. There is always lots to do and beautiful scenery! |
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Stoney Creek Metropark Shelby Township, MI | MI | Stoney Creek Metropark is a huge park with hilly terrain that has a ton to do, like golfing, hiking, kayaking, bicycling, swimming and more. The park is well maintained and you can reserve shelters for picnics. |
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Bertha Brock Park Ionia, MI | MI | Bertha Brock Park is a great park with a little bit of everything. It has foot trails, picnic areas, a creek running through the park, a children's play area, wooded areas, grassy open areas and much more. |
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Boulan Park Troy, MI | MI | Boulan Park, which is sunny with large open areas, has soccer fields, a playground and tennis courts. |
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Belle Isle Island Detroit, MI | MI | Having a picnic here is a must because you have views of the Detroit and Windsor skyline. You also have access to the Dossin Museum, conservatory, aquarium, beach and more on this 987 acre island. |
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Pinckney Rec Area Pinckney, MI | MI | Pinckney Rec Area is a very large state park with lakes, woods and developed areas. There are secluded areas to hike back to, but easy access points for families as well. |
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Lumberman'S Monument Tawas City, MI | MI | The monument is at a beautiful site on the Au Sable River and is dedicated to the lumbermen that made Northern Michigan great. You can see bald eagles there or walk down to get closer to the river. It also has picnic and camping spots. It is surrounded by the Huron National Forest. |
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The Diag Ann Arbor, MI | MI | The Diag at the University of Michigan is a large grassy space with plenty of sun and shade. It's never too crowded or noisy, which makes for a relaxing picnic. |
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Belle Isle Detroit, MI | MI | Designed by the same people who created Central Park, Belle Isle is truly a forgotten gem. It has scenic views of both downtown Detroit and downtown Windsor, as well as wild Canada Geese and plenty of room to spread out. |
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Victoria Park Oak Park, MI | MI | Victoria Park is a small park in a subdivision. It's very quiet and walking distance to the community center. There is also a huge hill to go sledding on in the winter. |
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Firefighters Park Troy, MI | MI | At Firefighters Park, there are a lot of places to play sports, including disc golf, soccer, and sand volleyball. There are various wooded areas and many fun places to explore or play. If you're not interested in making an impromptu picnic, there are also designated picnic areas. |
| Lake Calhoun | MN | Lake Calhoun, which is a little more than three miles around, is a very popular spot for jogging, biking, boating and relaxing. There are some good spots around the lake to set up a picnic and there's also a designated picnic area with tables. The Tin Fish restaurant is located nearby at the Calhoun Pavilion, so you can have an impromptu picnic without worrying about packing food. |
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Bryant Lake Park Eden Prairie, MN | MN | Bryant Lake Park has swimming, beach volleyball, disc golf, a boat launch, a playground and more. It's such a large park that no matter how busy it is, it never feels crowded. |
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Lake Ann Chanhassen, MN | MN | Lake Ann is a great place to visit and picnic because the lake has a "no motors" rule, leaving it quiet and peaceful. It also has a boat launch, playground, beach and pavilion. |
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Sunfish Lake Park Ramsey, MN | MN | This park is great because there are nice picnic areas, a small quiet lake, docks, playground, and you can rent canoes and kayaks for free to use on the lake. |
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Rice Creek Chain Of Lakes Regional Park Lino Lakes, MN | MN | Over five thousand acres of park reserve with paths and parks and picnic areas |
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Bergquist Park Willmar, MN | MN | Bergquist Park is a small nature area with a trail going around a pond. You get the best of both worlds here: on one side of the picnic table is a lake where you can fish from shore and the other side is a woodsy area. |
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Rambling River Park Farmington, MN | MN | Grassy park with a small winding river flowing through. It has a covered picnia area, playground, volleyball courts and hiking trails. The location is great for local residents and it's on the edge of the business district. |
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Coon Rapids Dam And Regional Park Coon Rapids, MN | MN | Unique park with lots of picnic tables and a view of the Mississippi River and the Dam. What makes it great is that it is very clean, there is a lot for kids to do, and the view is amazing. After your picnic, you can walk off the food on one of the great walking paths. |
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Miller Park Eden Prairie, MN | MN | Miller Park has a nice playground with a splashpad, softball fields, a fishing dock on lake and plenty of great spots for picnicking. |
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Minneopa State Park Mankato, MN | MN | Minneopa State Park has a beautiful waterfall and a bridge where you can see it. Benches on the bridge let you sit down and view the falls while having a picnic. There are also many hiking paths. |
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Hidden Falls St. Paul, MN | MN | Hidden Falls has a lot of trails, great spots for fishing and beautiful scenery. It's in an open area with plenty of benches by the water. |
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Willow Park Eden Prairie, MN | MN | Willow Park may be small, but it has a pond, playground, and a tennis court/basketball court. There's usually no one around either. |
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Bunker Hills Regional Park Andover, MN | MN | This great park has everything you need plus a water park and lots of equipment that you can rent for free. This park is great because there is beautiful scenery, biking paths, picnic spots, a playground, a waterpark and so much more for families and individuals. |
| Loose Park | MO | Loose Park is one of the most popular and beautiful parks in Kansas City thanks to its rich history and various outdoor activities. Along with the tennis courts, water park and Rose Garden, you can find picnic tables to sit and enjoy a delicious outdoor meal. |
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The Nature Center Springfield, MO | MO | This is a conservation area with hiking trails, a picnic area and a building with nature exhibits. In the spring all the wildflowers bloom, in the summer the frogs and birds abound, in the fall the squirrels and chipmunks are all around, and in the winter it's a slice of winter beauty in the city. |
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Stephens Lake Columbia, MO | MO | This is a beautiful and centrally located park that's large enough to fish and swim in. There are many great spots for picnicking and barbecuing. The island gazebo is located in the middle of the lake and you can walk across from one side to the other and even picnic on the island! |
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McNair Park Saint Charles, MO | MO | It is a wonderful parks and recreation place for both kids and adults to enjoy. I love how there is a playground for the kids to play on, and plenty of shady areas and grass to have a relaxing picnic. |
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Rockbridge State Park Columbia, MO | MO | Rockbridge State Park has a ton of biking/hiking trails, a natural stone bridge and a unique underground stream. This is a beautiful state park with lots of land to explore. There is a cave (Devil's Icebox) where you can take a guided tour and a natural stone bridge you can walk under! The atmosphere is amazing and the trails are incredible! |
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Forest Park St. Louis, MO | MO | It is the St. Louis version of Central Park in New York but approximately 500 acres larger. It hosts a multitude of picnic areas, the St. Louis, Zoo, the St. Louis Art Museum, the Missouri History Museum, and the St. Louis Science Center. |
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Longview Lake Kansas City, MO | MO | Longview Lake attracts millions of people a year and hosts many of the country's events, like Christmas in the Park. There are 14 picnic shelters, a large family picnic area, trails, fields and many more amenities to enjoy before or after your picnic. |
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Hillcrest Community Center Kansas City, MO | MO | The park has a walking trail and a big covered area with tables and grills. |
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Finger Lakes State Park Columbia, MO | MO | Finger Lakes State Park is both a swimming hole and a place to picnic. It's North of Columbia and makes you feel like you're in the country. |
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Flat Branch Park Columbia, MO | MO | Flat Branch Park features a small stream, gazebo, trails, lawn, sun and shade. It's very peaceful and quaint with flowers and trees all around. The location, beautiful plants and trees and nearby trails make it a fantastic place to picnic. |
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Capen Park Columbia, MO | MO | The best part of this park is definitely the views atop the rock climbing cliff! Once on top it is flat and great for picnicking, but the view is amazing and takes the cake! There are also trails, creeks and more to explore. |
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Mcnair Park Saint Charles, MO | MO | Park with picnic areas, public pool, large playground, baseball fields, tennis courts and more. The picnic pavilion is located right across the parking lot from public pool and very close to large play area. |
| Ship Island | MS | Some of the finest beaches and picnic spots in Mississippi are located on the barrier islands just off the Gulf Coast. Once you get to the island by ferry (or chartered boat), you can find shaded picnic spots with gorgeous views. The island itself is full of things to do, so you can go for a nice hike or swim before your picnic. |
| Cossar State Park | MS | Along with hunting and fishing, George Payne Cossar State Park is the perfect place to soak up the outdoors. The picnic pavilion features tables that overlook Lake Enid and has grills for you to barbecue. Larger picnic parties like family reunions must make reservations for the large picnic pavilion. |
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Poplarville Public Park Poplarville, MS | MS | Poplarville Public Park has a playground and dog park that's scenic and clean. The tables and gazebo make it great for an afternoon outside. |
| Fort Owen State Park | MT | Fort Owen State Park is just overflowing with history, as it was the site of the first permanent white settlement in Montana, first sawmill and much more. Many of the old buildings from the frontier days still exist, making it fun to explore and learn. A great picnic spot if you're into history is near the original 1841 restored chapel at the park. Surrounding it are some period structures. |
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Council Grove State Park Missoula, MT | MT | The family-friendly park has mostly level terrain. You can bring your pets, go looking for wildlife, take walks and look at the Native American historical exhibit. It's a very nice, city escape that's relaxing and photo friendly. It offers a great array of outdoor recreation activities, just 10 minutes from town. |
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Pullen Park Raleigh, NC | NC | Pullen Park has lots of activities, including a carousel, a train, paddle boats, kiddie boats and playgrounds. The great thing about this park is all of the activities available plus a walking trail and picnic tables. |
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Freedom Park Charlotte, NC | NC | Freedom Park is the premier park in the Queen City and has everything one needs for a great picnic! There are two playgrounds, plenty of space for children and animals, and it can even be a little romantic looking up at the city's skyline! |
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North Carolina Museum Of Art Raleigh, NC | NC | North Carolina Museum of Art is a unique place to have a picnic because it has free outdoor exhibits. You can walk down a short trail for some privacy, view local outdoor art, admire the pretty landscapes or eat delicious food. |
| Mt Mitchell, Pisgah National Forest | NC | Having a picnic on Mount Mitchell is an exciting experience. You can have a picnic a mile up at a shady picnic area with forty tables and areas for group picnics. Along with amenities like water and bathrooms, a picnic atop Mount Mitchell is simply inspiring. |
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E. Carroll Joyner Park Wake Forest, NC | NC | This park has 177 acres of paved trails, historic farm buildings, streams, gardens, etc. It is free and open to the public and there is plenty of open space for picnics, kite flying and more. There are also great trails for walking and bike riding. |
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Reedy Creek Park Charlotte, NC | NC | Reedy Creek Park is one of the oldest and most fun parks in the city. It has everything from basketball courts to disc golf! There are nine outdoor tables and a single indoor pavilion. It has plenty of facilities to keep everyone entertained during a picnic, especially children. There's also a nature reserve in the park. |
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William B. Umstead Park Raleigh, NC | NC | This is a large park that is located in northeast Raleigh, surrounded by a beautiful wooded area that makes for great scenery. The park has many picnic tables and grills that are available for free to the public. It also has larger covered picnic areas that are available for rent for larger parties. |
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North Cabarrus Park Concord, NC | NC | North Cabarrus Park is a popular park in the community where all types of people go to walk, be active, get exercise or simply watch nature. The park has plenty of pretty trails and space with grills, sitting areas, playgrounds and ponds with playful ducks and geese. |
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William B. Umstead State Park Raleigh, NC | NC | William B. Umstead State Park is conveniently located with a lot of trees and walking trails. You can find nice picnic areas and when you're done eating, you can go for a walk. |
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Lake Lynn Park Raleigh, NC | NC | This is a 52-acre park that includes a greenway trail and a community center. There is a 2.8-mile greenway trail around Lake Lynn with plenty of places for picnics and other activities. |
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Dupont State Forest Cedar Mountain, NC | NC | Dupont State Forest has more than 10,000 acres of trails, waterfalls and nature for explore and settle down for a picnic. It's simply gorgeous, breathtaking and humbling. |
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William R. Davie Park Charlotte, NC | NC | William R. Davie Park is a free park in the southern part of Charlotte. This is the spot to go to if you have dogs. This is THE dog park in the city. They can run around while you enjoy a picnic on a nice, summer day (or any kind of day!). It's also got plenty of facilities to keep the fun going all day during a picnic. |
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Sycamore Flats Pisgah Forest, NC | NC | Sycamore Flats is a large picnic area with access to the Davidson River. It has a half-mile paved walking trail that goes around the picnic area, so you can get some movement after your meal. It has other amenities like restrooms with flush toilets, a picnic shelter with a grill, an information booth and tall Sycamore trees. |
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Herman Park Goldsboro, NC | NC | Located in the center of town, Herman Park has a nice fountain, a beautiful landscape and several areas for you to sit and have a picnic. |
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Cedar Falls Park Chapel Hill, NC | NC | It's a relaxing, well-maintained park, with amenities for the whole family. Picnic tables in shady areas, and a playground for the kids! |
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Shelley Lake Park Raleigh, NC | NC | This park has a great playground for kids as well as a trail around the Shelley Lake. It also has picnic tables and fields for other activities. |
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Coon Tree Picnic Area Pisgah Forest, NC | NC | The Coon Tree Picnic Area is a great place to have a picnic and go for a cool dip. You can get your feet wet or go for a full swim, then have lunch at the nearby outdoor tables. The hike and waterfall are accessible most of the year. |
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Lake Johnson Raleigh, NC | NC | This is a beautiful lake with walking/running trails, boats and picnic areas. You can sit at a picnic table over looking the lake, while watching the ducks and people paddling boats. |
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Tanglewood Clemmons, NC | NC | Tanglewood has a river setting along with plenty of wooded areas and trails to find the perfect picnic place. It is dog friendly and diverse in the landscape. |
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Marshall Park Charlotte, NC | NC | Marshall Park is a small but fun park near uptown Charlotte! It is a great picnic spot that even has memorials for Martin Luther King Jr. and the victims of the Holocaust. It also has a great view of the city's skyline. |
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Duke Gardens Durham, NC | NC | A wonderful outing for adults and children, Duke Gardens is a public botanical garden at Duke University with places to relax and enjoy the beauty. The Duke Gardens is renowned for its landscape design and horticulture and it's a fun place to set up a picnic. |
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Oak Lake Park Lincoln, NE | NE | There is a large lake and another section for a dog run. Oak Lake Park is a nice place to make a picnic, but the dog run makes it an especially fun picnic spot if you have a pet to bring along. |
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Pioneers Park Lincoln, NE | NE | Pioneers Park is a great place to take kids on a picnic. The huge park has water elements, different types of play equipment and other amenities. You can also visit the nature center. |
| Lewis and Clark Landing | NE | The best picnic spots are those steeped in history and that's what the Lewis and Clark Landing has going for it. The site of where the expedition first landed in 1804, Lewis and Clark Landing has a bike path, walking trail, exhibits and, of course, picnic tables. The tables are along the river, offering great views while you chow down. |
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Pioneers Park Lincoln, NE | NE | It is a large historical park with many ponds and wildlife refuge areas. You can even see the buffalo! |
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Stinson Park Omaha, NE | NE | Stinson Park is a small park with a 1/4 mile walking/running loop around it, fountains and a play area. There is also a stage with bands that play during the summer. There is a play area for children off to the side and the park is circular so you can have a picnic right in the middle. |
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Sunken Gardens Lincoln, NE | NE | The Sunken Gardens has a variety of flowers and statues to marvel out. It's a beautiful spot to eat and walk around after. |
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Bowling Lake Park Lincoln, NE | NE | This park has picnic areas and a lake where you can fish before or after your picnic. Bowling Lake also serves those with special needs. |
| Greenfield State Park | NH | Greenfield State Park is a gorgeous 400-acre park that has a diverse ecosystem and is the ideal place for nature lovers. It requires a fee, but once you're there, you can relax at the picnic tables, go swimming, explore and do tons more. |
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Tilton/Northfield Arch Tilton, NH | NH | The Memorial Arch of Tilton is a large town monument, surrounded by a large field that’s great for picnicking. The historical park is secluded and perfect for any season. |
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Mount Monadnock Jaffrey, NH | NH | Mount Monadnock, located in Jaffrey, is one of the most climbed mountains in all four seasons. There are multiple ways you can access the mountain and you can set up a picnic pretty much anywhere. |
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Robin Hood Park Keene, NH | NH | Robin Hood Park has a pond, picnic tables, a play area, hiking trails and more. The scenerey alone makes this a great place to set up a picnic. |
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Camp Jefferson Lake Hopatcong, NJ | NJ | At Camp Jefferson, there's a camping and outdoor activity complex, sports fields, nearby lake, benches, picnic tables, child's playground. It's in a quiet and secluded location. |
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Nassau Hall Princeton, NJ | NJ | Nassau Hall is a large quad with trees that has a stunning view. It's also typically very peaceful and has picnic tables. |
| Palisades Interstate Park | NJ | The picnic area of the park, Ross Dock Picnic Area, affords breathtaking views of the George Washington Bridge and gives you various amenities like clean bathrooms, trash cans, water and grills. Along with picnicking, you can go hiking and boating or you can let the kids run around at the playground. There are also larger picnic areas to the south for bigger parties. |
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Lakeside Recreation Complex Hopatcong, NJ | NJ | This is a great park for the active because it features multiple sports including football, softball, soccer and baseball. It's ideal for picnicking because the location is accessible and it has a large space that's great for various activities. |
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Hartshorne Woods Park Atlantic Highlands, NJ | NJ | The more than 700-acre nature park has many walking and biking trails with great views of the river and ocean. It has formal picnic areas and nice meadows off the beaten track. |
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Chamberlain Road Recreation Complex Oak Ridge, NJ | NJ | This sporting complex with park benches is located in the middle of a lovely housing community. It has large fields, sporting events, great visibility, a pavilion and a playground. Overall, it's great for all ages. |
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Rutgers Gardens East Brunswick, NJ | NJ | Owned by Rutgers University, it contains acres of flowers trees herbs and other vegetation. The grounds are beautiful, peaceful and tranquil, which is perfect for a picnic. |
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Alexander Beach Princeton, NJ | NJ | Alexander Beach has a large grassy area with sidewalks and a few benches. You can marvel at the nice views or just relax and watch the people. |
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Roosevelt Park Edison, NJ | NJ | This park is known for its Plays in the Park. You can come and setup for a picnic and enjoy a wonderful play. There are also other activities to enjoy, including biking, ice skating, tennis courts and more. |
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Institute Woods (Institute for Advanced Studies) Princeton, NJ | NJ | Institute Woods is a protected environment near all the culture of Princeton University and the Institute for Advanced Study. Chock full of history, trees and beautiful flowers, this is a great place for a picnic after a hike. |
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Cooper River Park Pennsauken Township, NJ | NJ | Cooper River Park has four picnic areas and many different activities. It's great for a picnic because there are miles of tree covered beautiful green grass along the river to settle in and enjoy a nice quiet picnic. There are also bike trails and fishing areas, as well as playgrounds for children. There are also boats on the river to watch, and many days during the summer there are park activities to enjoy. |
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Longwood Lake Park Oak Ridge, NJ | NJ | The park has a picnic area with large tables by the lake. There's a hiking area nearby, and people are always around in nice weather. It's never too busy but also never too quiet. |
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Cannon Green Princeton, NJ | NJ | Cannon Green is a grassy area with a cannon and gravel in the middle. You can just sit in the gravel area in the middle and look at all the beautiful buildings around you. |
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Mays Landing Cove Mays Landing, NJ | NJ | Mays Landing Cove is a nice little cove in a good neighborhood. There's a nice lake for kids to play in and picnic tables already there for you. |
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Cooper River Pennsauken, NJ | NJ | Cooper River Park is a beautiful park with tons to do like biking, boating, running and more. There are four picnic areas with indoor restrooms open year-round. You can also enjoy some of the many facilities the park has, like softball fields, volleyball courts and a cinder track. |
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Wood Dale County Park Woodcliff Lake, NJ | NJ | A park in the Bergen County Park System, Wood Dale County Park features a gazebo, picnic tables, walking trails, a playground and a lake. |
| Cibola National Forest (Picnic Ground) | NM | The Cibola National Forest is only a short drive away from Albuquerque, which means it's a perfect location to disconnect with the world and reconnect with nature. The Doc Long Picnic Area is in a mountainous terrain surrounded by tall Ponderosa pines. There are individual picnic tables scattered around the area and a more formal picnic area that has grills and other amenities. The area is closed during the winter, so make sure to check before you go. |
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Roosevelt Park Albuquerque, NM | NM | Close to downtown but far enough from major traffic, the park is very enjoyable with tall evergreen trees and lots of hills. It's perfect for enjoying a leisurely stroll or joining a game of volleyball, Frisbee, or even taking a brisk hike around the park. There are tables and open space to spread a blanket on the grass to enjoy your picnic. |
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Hidden Falls Park Henderson, NV | NV | Families seeking outdoor fun in Las Vegas will enjoy Hidden Falls Park. It has barbecues, basketball courts, picnic shelters, a dog park, picnic tables, grassy areas and more. |
| Johnson Lake, Great Basin National Park | NV | Great Basin National Park is more than 75,000 acres of nature and wildlife. There's so much to explore and do, but in terms of picnic spots, nothing beats Johnson Lake. It's definitely off the beaten path and requires some venturing to get to, but setting up that picnic along the banks will make you see that it's worthwhile. |
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Red Rock Scenic Overlook Picnic Area Las Vegas, NV | NV | Red Rock Canyon features a one-way 13-mile scenic drive, hiking and trails, wildlife, vegetation, geology, cultural resources and much more. These areas have beautiful views of Red Rock Canyon and access to some easier trails. |
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Hemenway Park Boulder City, NV | NV | The park is 10 acres and features playground equipment, gazebos, basketball courts, horseshoe pits and two lighted tennis courts. Picnicking here gives you great mountain scenery with a fantastic view of Lake Mead. |
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Sunrise Picnic Area In The Wetlands Park Las Vegas, NV | NV | Sunrise Picnic Area often serves as a staging area for hikers, cyclists and equestrians, but the area is a surprisingly nice place to picnic. The 19-acre Sunrise Picnic Area in the Wetlands Park is where the rustic side of Vegas hides: picnic tables, a restroom, a small corral for horses and three parking areas. |
| The Sheep Meadow in Central Park | NY | On a sunny day, the 15-acre meadow in Central Park is filled with people doing pretty much anything you can imagine, from sunbathing and playing sports to picnicking and flying kites. A picnic in this iconic location not only affords you an escape from a busy city with breathtaking views but you will also have a prime opportunity to people watch. |
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Jamesville Beach Park Jamesville, NY | NY | Jamesville Beach Park offers acres of well-kept lawns and shaded areas for cookouts, but if you're having a large party, you should make reservations in advance. Other activities include volleyball, boating, fishing, disc golf and more. |
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Glimmerglass State Park Cooperstown, NY | NY | The park overlooks Otsego Lake and has a nice beach, walking trails and picnic areas. It is in a beautiful, quiet location outside the town of Cooperstown. Pets are allowed. |
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Sunken Meadow State Park Kings Park, NY | NY | This park overlooks the Long Island Sound, and offers various recreational activities like golfing, baseball and swimming. Tables overlooking the beach are a pleasant place to enjoy a sandwich. Once lunch is digested, you can burn off those calories with a swim or a brisk walk along its 3/4-mile boardwalk. |
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Letchworth State Park Castile, NY | NY | Letchworth State Park is a gorgeous park that's dubbed the "Grand Canyon of the East." There are a ton of things to do here. |
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Fort Tryon Park New York, NY | NY | A large, well-flowered park near the Cloisters, Fort Tryon Park has outstanding flower gardens, great privacy and a plenty of wildlife. |
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Gilbert Lake State Park Laurens, NY | NY | This is a state park located in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains. It's beautiful with well kept picnic areas, and it has grills throughout, a clean beach and a family friendly location. |
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Long Branch Park Liverpool, NY | NY | This is a park on the northern end of Onondaga Lake Park. There are picnic areas, and it is named after the chestnut trees of the area. |
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Prospect Park Brooklyn, NY | NY | Designed by the architects behind Central Park, Prospect Park is an expanive functional green space in the heart of Brooklyn that's a go-to place for anyone in the borough. There are tons of great picnic and barbecuing areas along with bike paths, hiking trails, and nature centers.The Long Meadow is a nice place to set up a picnic to watch people, but you can also find more secluded spots by the lake. |
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Great Lawn New York City, NY | NY | The Great Lawn of Central Park is a large open area that serves as an oasis in this large city. There's a ton of space to picnic, play sports and people watch. |
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Neawha Park Oneona, NY | NY | This is a family-friendly park with a swan pond, many picnic tables and benches to sit at. There are well-kept grass areas, a playground for small children, soccer fields, a skatepark and basketball courts. It has a perfect mix of sunny and shady areas with grills. |
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Tymor Park LaGrangeville, NY | NY | Tymor Park is vast park with mountains, a lake, a stream, playground and camping spots. The many trees, great foliage and mountain view make this an ideal place to picnic. |
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Calvert Vaux Park Brooklyn, NY | NY | At the southern end of Brooklyn, not too far from Coney Island, is Calvert Vaux Park, which is right on the water. It has nice grass, hills, trees and water that makes you feel connected to nature. |
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Eisenhower Park East Meadow, NY | NY | The park has picnic areas, playgrounds, mini golf, batting cages, sports field, a golf course, an aquatic center and more. The extensive amenities make it a great place for a picnic. |
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Upper Onondaga Park Syracuse, NY | NY | Upper Onondaga Park has beautiful scenic views of Syracuse, including a nice look at Syracuse University. When the weather is perfect out, you can lay out a blanket on the grass and relax with a picnic. |
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Casey Park Ontario, NY | NY | Casey Park has a ton of amenities, including swimming, fishing, baseball games and spots for family picnics. |
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Highland Park Rochester, NY | NY | Highland Park is home to the Lilac Festival in May, but it's just as beautiful other times of the year. There are rolling hills, flowers, trees, a reservoir and conservatory. |
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Heckscher Park Huntington, NY | NY | Heckscher Park is a peaceful little park slightly west of downtown Huntington. It is easily accessible by car or by walking, although parking is limited. After your picnic, you can get in a little culture by visiting the Museum. If that's not your thing, you can always feed the ducks like generations of Huntington children have done. |
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Stiglmeier Park Cheektowaga, NY | NY | It's a large park with many trails to walk through peacefully with deer. It's a quiet environment to have an enjoyable picnic with friends or family. |
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Washington Park Albany, NY | NY | Washington Park is the largest public park in Albany. It has a lot of open, clean spaces that you won't be interrupted by passersby, which makes it nice and romantic. Or, if you're bringing the kids, there's a big playground there for them to frolic in. |
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Seneca Park Rochester, NY | NY | The park, which has Native American heritage, is a preserve of forested river gorge. The park has picnic areas, a playground and Trout Lake. You can also visit the nice Seneca Park Zoo. In the winter, there's cross-country skiing, but it might not be the best weather for picnicking. |
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Wright Park Dunkirk, NY | NY | Wright Park is along Lake Erie and the best time for picnicking is July 4. The city puts on an awesome fireworks show and has vendors all day and weekend. You can go swimming, rollerblading or more. The view of the lake is fantastic. |
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Battery Park New York, NY | NY | Battery Park features a pretty lawn with views of New York Harbor and lots of amenities, such as bathrooms. The historic value and ease of access make it a fun place to picnic. |
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Queens Botanical Garden New York, NY | NY | The Queens Botanical Garden is just blocks from Flushing Main Street, and its 39 beautiful acres are free to visitors. A lot of wedding photography and ceremonies take place there. It's a wonderful place to relax and view a wide variety of plants. It's peaceful and romantic for a quiet picnic. |
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Chandlery Waterfront Playground And Picnic Area Port Jefferson, NY | NY | Chandlery Waterfront Playground and picnic area is along the Long Island Harbor, along with a pier. Here, you can watch the ferry come and go and walk along the shore. Even in the winter, you can have a picnic here after ice skating in the rink. |
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Washington Square Park New York, NY | NY | Washington Square Park is always alive with street musicians and other performers. Since it's near NYU, it has a very young college crowd mixed with some other old souls. There's a lot of action at the park but still opportunities for privacy. It's a great place to have a nice picnic and watch the people. |
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The Nethermead At Prospect Park Brooklyn, NY | NY | The Nethermead is a spacious grassy area in the middle of the South portion of Prospect Park. The open space is surrounded by trees, and only a short walk from the Prospect Park Boathouse. Because the area is so spacious, there is room for many picnickers to enjoy the space without feeling overcrowded. There are enough trees to find some shade on a hot day, but enough open space to fly kites, or play Frisbee, soccer, or baseball. Although it is less famous than Central Park, Prospect Park is beautiful and has a variety of natural landscapes. The Nethermead is also only a short walk away from public bathrooms, and there are plenty of public trash cans to keep picnic areas neat. |
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Ontario Beach Rochester, NY | NY | Ontario Beach Park can offer you the quintessential summer picnic adventure. The park has seven shelters and many open picnic tables with grills. You can go fishing or swimming in the lake, or you can simply take in the beautiful views while lounging in the sand. |
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Brooklyn Bridge Park Brooklyn, NY | NY | This is a great park, right by the water. You get a great view of Manhattan and the majestic Brooklyn Bridge. You can bring your dogs, you can go biking, you can barbecue or picnic. There are designated picnic spots, but you can also just set up your own picnic almost anywhere in the park. |
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Quail Hollow State Park Hartville, OH | OH | Quail Hollow State Park has plenty of walking trails and picnic areas. The park overall is very well maintained, so you can focus on nature while you're picnicking. |
| Brandywine Falls | OH | The Brandywine Falls in Sagamore Hills is a great place to get away from hustle and bustle. Viewing platforms make it easy to look at the waterfall, and nearby grass and tables make it a great place for a romantic picnic. |
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Keehner Park West Chester Township, OH | OH | Keehner Park is a large, beautiful park hidden in a busy city. There are lots of picnic tables, a playground and a huge amphitheater! You can also take your picnic to free concerts all summer! |
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Tuscora Park New Philadelphia, OH | OH | This is a small city park with rides for little kids, including a carousel, ferris wheel and trains. They also have pavilions, live show and concession stands. Overall, it’s an affordable, charming and fun picnicking place for families with small children. |
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Eldean Covered Bridge Troy, OH | OH | Eldean Covered Bridge spans the beautiful Miami River, and there are grassy spots to picnic on both sides. The river is clean and the scenery is picturesque. |
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Blendon Woods Park Westerville, OH | OH | A wooded park just outside of Columbus Ohio with walking trails, picnic areas and ponds, Blendon Woods Park is downright serene. |
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Mt Pleasant Lancaster, OH | OH | Park with a small mountain and pond. You can also take pets here and the views from the mountain of the city are spectacular. |
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Lakemore Parks & Recreation – J.B. Dodd'S Park Lakemore, OH | OH | A beautiful community park located on the banks of Springfield Lake, the park offers plenty of awesome views of the largest spring-fed lake in Ohio, offering numerous picnic sites and the chance to boat, fish or just watch. |
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Blue Rock State Park Blue Rock, OH | OH | This is a gorgeous state park with rugged hills and a thick forest, which makes a great setting for a picnic. It also has a beautiful lake, canoeing, camping and trails. There's enough stuff to do to make it a day long trip |
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Burr Oak Glouster, OH | OH | Burr Oak has a large lake with many amenities. It's a quiet and peaceful place with a lot of wooded picnic areas that have tables and grills to barbecue. |
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Treasure Island Troy, OH | OH | Treasure Island is a small island along the great Miami River. You can enjoy a beautiful view of Troy, Ohio, but walking along the levee is hard to beat. |
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Bruckner Nature Center Troy, OH | OH | Bruckner Nature Center is in a forest-like location overlooking the Stillwater River. It's quiet, very diverse and perfect for bird watching. It's a fun place to picnic. |
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Heritage Park Westerville, OH | OH | Heritage Park is a smallish park located in Westerville, Ohio, with a huge picnic shelter available for rent. It has a lot of trees and plenty of room for fun activities. There's also a large shelter for groups and a lot of open area to spread out. |
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Franklin Park Conservatory Columbus, OH | OH | With an indoor botanical garden, trails, playgrounds and more, Franklin Park Conservatory is a fun place to visit. There are also shelters to picnic under. |
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Highbanks Metro Park Lewis Center, OH | OH | Highbanks Metro Park has a ton of things to do and see like a scenic river, open fields, woods and more. There are nature trails and shelters, so you can go off the path a little bit to picnic or have a classic on at the tables. |
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Mount Gilead State Park Mount Gilead, OH | OH | Mount Gilead State Park is a small state park with walking trails, a lake and picnic areas. It's usually not crowded, and there are lots of birds to watch. |
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Malabar Farm State Park multiple, OH | OH | Featuring lakefront and estuary parks, the entire park is in the urban area. I particularly like the western Rocky River as it nears Lake Erie because it has been geologically stable for millions of years and therefore has carved a cliff of several hundred feet almost to the lake. The presence of wildlife and the ability to go birding or fishing, makes it a fun spot to picnic. |
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Malabar Farm State Park Lucas, OH | OH | If you want a quiet, secure place to picnic near a nice fishing pond, this is it. |
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Dillon State Park Nashport, OH | OH | Dillon State Park has several locations that are great for picnicking. It's easy to get to and it usually isn't crowded unless you go to the beach location. Great fishing as well as beautiful scenery; there is a large lake, scenic overlook, and a dam with spillway. |
| Red Rock Canyon State Park | OK | When you're looking to get away and reconnect with nature, head to Red Rock Canyon State Park because it has scenic trails and spots for picnics. There are designated picnic areas or you can go off the beaten path and picnic on a more rigorous hiking trail. |
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Green Belt Norman, OK | OK | There is a non-build area in the neighborhood that has picnic tables and a playground. It's a great place to take kids walking or picnicking. |
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Laurelhurst Park Portland, OR | OR | Laurelhurst Park has a number of picnic areas along with other facilities like basketball courts, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, paths and more. You can also reserve a picnic place if you have a big party! |
| Astoria Column | OR | Astoria Column is a tower overlooking Columbia River, with some amazing picnic spots around it. Like the column, nearby picnic tables overlook the river and grassy areas leave you the option of picnicking on the ground. Then you get the added benefit of going up into the tower for a lovely view. It's a nice adventure for two. |
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Lithia Park Ashland, OR | OR | Lithia Park is the largest park of Ashland and has forested canyonland around Ashland Creek. This park is just a serene and beautiful spot. There are many large trees for shade in various areas, there is a play area that has lots of fun things for kids and there are large open areas to enjoy either running and playing or laying out in the sunshine and relaxing. All of this combined with a closeness to nature that allows you to possibly see deer at any time as well as play in the passing stream. |
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Hendricks Park Eugene, OR | OR | Hendricks Park is a great park that's close to downtown but still has plenty of space. It's a fine picnic spot because it's very secluded and private. |
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Holmes Park Medford, OR | OR | Holmes Park is an East Medford park tucked into a quiet residential area. The park is off the beaten path. It's small but peaceful and one of the best parts about it is that it has a lot of great shade to enjoy during a hot day. |
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Gabriel Park Portland, OR | OR | Gabriel Park is a large park in Portland with a baseball field, softball field, soccer field, basketball courts, tennis courts, skatepark, volleyball courts and more. It's big enough that you can feel like you're the only one there. |
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Bush's Pasture Park Salem, OR | OR | Bush's Pasture Park is a large park in the heart of Salem, with walking/jogging trails, forested areas, ball fields, open fields, picnic areas, gentle hills, various kinds of trees and soapbox derby racing on weekends! There are different parts of the park, separated by tree stands. On the west side is a large open field area, with picnic areas at the SW corner, mostly under cover of tall evergreens. The east side is heavily wooded. Walking/jogging paths run all around and through the entire park. Mission Street, to the north, is fairly heavily trafficked, but the park is so large that it's easy to get away from that bustle and relax in the green open spaces. |
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Britt Festivals Jacksonville, OR | OR | Britt Festivals, a non-profit organization, is the Pacific Northwest's premier outdoor summer performing arts festival. There's plenty of grass, picnic tables and live music. |
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Mt Tabor Park Portland, OR | OR | Mt. Tabor park is a large park in the center of a great neighborhood. Mt. Tabor was once a volcano, but it is now dormant. You can drive or hike to the top, and it only takes about 20 minutes. From the top you can look over SE Portland all the way into downtown. |
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Fichtner Mainwaring Park Medford, OR | OR | This is a great park because it is large and open with fun things for everyone to do. The playground is also large and open, so you can see the kids playing. There are other amenities like a gazebo, soccer fields and basketball courts. |
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Bush Park Salem, OR | OR | Bush Park is a large city park in the middle of town with large trees, grassy areas, a rose garden, an art gallery and several playgrounds. |
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Champoeg State Park St. Paul, OR | OR | This is a major historical area of settlement in the Willamette Valley and there are hundreds of acres to bike, hike, camp, play Frisbee golf and enjoy the river. |
| Clayton Park | PA | Clayton Park is an outdoor lover's dream. It has a pretty diverse landscape with wooded areas and rolling greens, along with a golf course and sports fields. But its best asset are the 11 picnic groves for you to enjoy. They are gorgeous and intimate areas that are great for groups. |
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City Island Harrisburg, PA | PA | City Island at Harrisburg is a quiet and peaceful island located right in the Susquehanna River. There is a nice walking trail with many other things to see. |
| Rose Tree Park | PA | Rose Tree Park is a big and beautiful area with amazing colors at different points of the year. It's rarely crowded, which makes it a prime spot for a romantic or relaxing picnic. Open lawns let you set up a picnic anywhere and you can even pick up something from the nearby Trader Joe's. |
| Bartram's Garden | PA | Bartram's Garden is one of the best kept secrets of Philadelphia because it's rarely crowded, features great views of the skyline and let's you escape. The park features several picnic areas, but you can also just set yourself up nearly anywhere. You can grab some food from the shop or bring food from nearby cafes. |
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Canoe Canal Park Fairchance, PA | PA | The park is free and open to the public, with a pond, playground, walking path, scattered picnic tables and a couple of pavilions. |
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Fairmount Park Philadelphia, PA | PA | Fairmount Park is a large wooded park near Center City Philly. There are numerous sports fields, courts, etc in the park along with plenty of open space to use. There is plenty of parking and enough space to have either a small or large family picnic. There are always people around if you're looking to play a pick-up game of basketball or football and the close proximity to the city makes it a nice, quick getaway. |
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Longs Park Lancaster, PA | PA | A large park with trees, pavilions, trails and a petting zoo. It's a family place that's peaceful and relaxing. |
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Canal Park Northampton, PA | PA | This place is great because there are several benches that overlook the Lehigh River. There are also several gazebos that people are able to use anytime they wish. If you are looking to house a larger crowd you can book time with the county and use the extra large picnic areas that have grills. There are baseball fields and playgrounds for the kids to play on. Even with all these great benefits the park does not get overly crowded. |
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Canoe Canal Park Fairchance, PA | PA | It's a great little throw back fishing pond that has a playground, a path to walk around, scattered picnic tables and a couple of pavilions with charcoal grills. It's open to the public and free!! |
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Sinclair Park Greensburg, PA | PA | Sinclair Park is a small park located near the center of Greensburg. This park is only a block away from Main St. where there are coffee shops, restaurants and the lovely Westmoreland County Courthouse. There is plenty of on-street parking, and the meters still take nickels. It's a quiet place to sit under a very old tree and in the summer months, there are performances on weekend and evenings through the SummerSounds series. |
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Glen Providence Park Media, PA | PA | The park is protected from a busy street by a stone wall and it has a steep hill, which is great for sledding. It's great for a picnic because it's quiet, close to town and has plenty of picnic benches. |
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Fairmount Park Philadelphia, PA | PA | One of the largest parks in the US, Fairmount Park is along the Schuylkill River and Kelly Drive. It is a vibrant place where many people walk, jog and exercise. It is near the iconic art museum and near a river where many people practice rowing. |
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Hunsicker'S Grove Mertztown, PA | PA | It's a dirt road that leads to nowhere then it opens up to this beautiful hidden wooded area. The pond is a very blue color and its very peaceful. It's a great place to picnic off the beaten path a little. |
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Skunk Hollow Wayne, PA | PA | Skunk Hollow is a wooded area with a river and a community farm. There are great walks, a lovely river and it's easily accessible. |
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Roger Williams State Park Providence, RI | RI | Roger Williams State Park features great walking trails and nice places to sit. You can lounge in the sun or cosy up under a nice big elm tree and relax. It's in the city but still very quiet. |
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Colt State Park Bristol, RI | RI | Colt State Park is large quiet park on the water with tons of things to do year around. The overall feel of the park is great and it is always clean and well maintained. |
| Brenton Point State Park | RI | Whether you want to fly a kite or stare out onto the water, Brenton Point State Park is a great way to escape and reconnect with nature, all while having a delicious outdoor meal. This is a popular picnic location, but you can always find a spot to lay out your picnic blanket or eat a meal on a bench overlooking the water. |
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Newport Cliff Walk Newport, RI | RI | This is a trail that outlines the Narragansett Bay and is home to some of the country's largest/oldest mansions in the US. The sound and the smell of the Atlantic Ocean crashing onto the rock below is pure bliss. Walking the walk, you get a sense of history with everything around you. There are many great places to pull up a blanket and just gaze into the ocean and relax. |
| Table Rock State Park | SC | Table Rock State Park is a great place for an all-day adventure that has a relaxing picnic in the middle. There are four picnic shelters in the park and you can reserve them in advance if you're interested in having a larger family picnic. |
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Myrtle Beach State Park Myrtle Beach, SC | SC | The ocean front state park has a number of amenities and things to do. They have picnic shelters along the beach or you can simply set up a spot directly on the beach. |
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Kingstree Park Kingstree, SC | SC | The park has a nice family area, a lake and various places for picnics. You can lay do on the grassy fields. |
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Swan Lake Iris Gardens Sumter, SC | SC | Swan Lake Iris Gardens is a great park to visit any time of the year with trails, vendors and plenty of activities. It's serene and the perfect place for a picnic. |
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Coligny Beach Park Hilton Head Island, SC | SC | The park is beautiful landscaped and the views are spectacular for picnicking. |
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Sc Botanical Garden Clemson, SC | SC | The SC Botanical Garden is an amazingly diverse place to picnic because it has beautiful streams, miles of trails and places to relax. There's always a ton of stuff to do. |
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Table Rock State Park Pickens, SC | SC | Table Rock State Park is a mountainous and wooded area with hiking tails, camping, fishing and more. It is a family friendly place with lots to do and see with many beautiful picnic spots. The scenery is breathtaking. |
| Sioux Park | SD | Sioux Park is a beautiful park with picnic tables spread all around it. With tennis courts, baseball fields, volleyball courts, a swimming pool and much more, it's the perfect place for recreational activities. There are also picnic tables at the playground, so you can relax while the kids run and play. |
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Dogwood Park Cookeville, TN | TN | Dogwood Park is a family friendly and dog friendly park that's right in the middle of town. The surprising part is that you would never know that from all the space and amenities, which include a stage, fountain and more. |
| Fannie Mae Dees Park | TN | The park is affectionately known as Dragon Park thanks to its beautiful mosaic dragon sculpture. Most people go past the park without stopping, but it's a fantastic place to set up a picnic. It has a sheltered picnic area for larger picnics or you can set up on the grass and let your children play. It's a good site for a family outing. |
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Tims Ford State Park Winchester, TN | TN | This is a 2,200-acre state park located on the Tims Ford Reservoir with tons to do like boating, fishing, camping, golfing, biking, hiking and more. There's a playground and picnic tables by the lake with great views. |
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Highland Courtyard Crossville, TN | TN | It's literally a few blocks from a main street and town, but it's an adorable place in the warmer months to pack a basket of food, bring a blanket and sit and enjoy some lunch or some wine in a peaceful quiet atmosphere. It has an open field with a wooden gazebo. |
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Shelby Farms Patriot Lake Germantown, TN | TN | Shelby Farms Patriot Lake is tranquil and beautiful with many great spots for picnicking. |
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Warner Park Nashville, TN | TN | Edwin and Percy Warner Parks, collectively known as "Warner Parks," are only a few miles from downtown. The parks have an educational Nature Center and are very well kept. |
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Paris Landing Paris, TN | TN | The park is the perfect location for water activities like fishing, swimming and boating. You can also do other activities on land like hiking, camping or relaxing. The park is a beautiful place to picnic. |
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Dogwood Park Cookeville, TN | TN | The park, in the middle of the town, has a fountain, performance stage and garden. On hot days, the fountain has jets that kids can play in, and the performance stage is sometimes used. Also, they have a rose garden beside a gazebo that smells nice, and provides nice shade and beautiful scenery for a picnic. |
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Tom Lee Park Memphis, TN | TN | Picturesque settings and cool spring breezes from the mighty Mississippi River offer the perfect setting. Enjoy Memphis barbecue as you watch the sunset over the mighty Mississippi. You can enjoy downtown Memphis shopping, bicycling, and pick up some of the best barbecue in the country. Southern hospitality is abundant here. |
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Riverwalk Memphis, TN | TN | This has a nice open atmosphere with places to sit and picnic or exercise riding bikes, throwing a Frisbee, rollerskating, or strolling down beside the muddy Mississippi river. |
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Shelby Farms Park Memphis, TN | TN | This park boasts acres of jogging trails, picnic areas, and a serene lake where guests may enjoy the view. |
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Cades Cove Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN | TN | Cades Cove, which once housed a thriving mountain community, has great natural beauty and an abundance of wildlife that can be seen any time. It's a wonderful place to picnic. |
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Lake Waco Hewitt, TX | TX | Lake Waco has a few picnic tables and a playground along with a swimming hole. The playground is really nice, the beach is clean, and there are free life jackets you can use at any time. |
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Isle Du Bois Pilot Point, TX | TX | The most common area of Isle Du Bois is a sand beach where one can set up a blanket and eat as well as swim. The views are nice, as you can sit by the lake and enjoy a nice sandy beach. Another option is to the right of the beach, where you can sit at picnic tables in the woods and have the lake as a view off in the distance. This spot also offers access to a playground if you have kids with you and a covered gazebo that can be rented from the ranger station if you plan on having a larger gathering of people. There is plenty of parking and it has a restroom within a five minute walk. The area as a whole also has access to a bait/snack shop and there is a place to shower nearby so you can rinse off after swimming. |
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Silver Falls Rest Area Crosbyton, TX | TX | The beautifully-maintained park, which is visible from the highway, provides shaded picnic tables, a clean and modern restroom, running water, and gently sloping places to walk and relax. There is also free wi-fi and reasonably good cell phone reception. The best part of this spot is just south of the park because it includes a part of the White River and a small waterfall. There are numerous picnic tables and barbecue grills along the riverbank and a few overlooking the river. The diversity of picnic facilities accommodates both persons with mobility limitations and persons with a sense of adventure. |
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Brackenridge Park San Antonio, TX | TX | At Brackenridge Park, you can barbecue, play baseball, visit the sunken gardens, go on boat rides, visit the zoo or just relax. There are always a lot of people around and things to do. |
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Mckelligon Canyon El Paso, TX | TX | Nestled on the southeastern side of the Franklin Mountains and surrounded by desert canyon walls, McKelligon Canyon is a popular destination known for its rock climbing, hiking, running, walking and biking. It has great mountain views, tables in the shade, and activities to enjoy. |
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Japanese Tea Garden San Antonio, TX | TX | The scenery is absolutely beautiful at the Japanese Tea Garden in San Antonio. It is quiet, shaded and flourishing with exotic plant life. It has an open-air pagoda, packed with koi ponds and a gorgeous waterfall, making it the perfect place for a romantic picnic. |
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Dinosaur National Park Glen Rose, TX | TX | Dinosaur National Park is a a huge state park with real dinosaur footprints to look at and compare your foot to. It has beautiful flowers and butterflies in the meadows, and the kids love all the dinosaur-themed items, including the fossils inside a museum. |
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Krause Springs Spicewood, TX | TX | Krause Springs is a camping and swimming site in Spicewood, TX. The site features a natural spring and pool, a man-made swimming pool, camping sites, and barbecue pits for picnicking. The site is beautiful and relaxing. Between picnicking and grilling, you can swim in the natural pool or the man-made pool, both filled by the natural spring, or just take in the forested sights. |
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Memorial Park El Paso, TX | TX | This is a large community park with a vast green landscape, mature trees with lots of shade and a playground. Beautiful neighborhood homes surround the centrally located park. |
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Arbor Hills Nature Preserve Plano, TX | TX | Arbor Hills Nature Preserve features beautiful scenery, many trails and a variety of things to do. It's a great place to have a picnic, take pictures, run and more. |
| Comal River | TX | The longest shortest river in the world is perfect for water activities like swimming, tubing and even diving. It's great for family picnics with large groups. |
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Sand Beach Park, "Open Room Austin" Austin, TX | TX | The Sand Beach Park has the only permanent picnic table in town with street lamp lighting. It is actually an art installation called Open Room Austin that was commissioned through the Art in Public Places program. The location is easily accessible from downtown. Whole Foods Market is a two-block walk and offers great food for a picnic. |
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Lady Bird Johnson Rv Park Fredericksburg, TX | TX | You can stay overnight or just for the day at this park with tent and RV spots. There are several covered places for a picnic, playgrounds for kids and pretty scenery for adults. There are also places to splash in water during the hot summer months. |
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Meadowcreek Park San Angelo, TX | TX | Meadowcreek Park is a small neighborhood park, where people might enjoy a game of tennis, have a picnic, play a quick game of one-on-one basketball or simply take their children to enjoy some free-time on the playground. Recently, this small park has undergone a period of renovation. It re-opened, to the public on September 13, 2011 and is the perfect neighborhood park, to play a few tennis matches or enjoy a peaceful picnic lunch. It is located near the quiet neighborhoods, that stem off from Southland Blvd. |
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Lake Naconiche Garrison, TX | TX | Lake Naconiche is a lake, with a park, fishing pier, swimming and boat ramp. It is a new county park, recently opened. Since not too many people know about it yet, It is quiet and the lake is a pristine blue. It's in the piney woods of East Texas and makes a great place to hang out and have a picnic. |
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Hermann Park Houston, TX | TX | One of Houston's most visisted parks, Hermann Park is very clean and spacious that's close to museums and the garden center. This park has nature trails for you to jog or hike. You can picnic in a spacious area, then visit some of the nearby attractions. |
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Klyde Warren Park Dallas, TX | TX | Klyde Warren Park is essentially like the Central Park of Dallas because it's always a beehive of activity. There are plenty of great spots to picnic. |
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Holland Lake Park Weatherford, TX | TX | The newly renovated Holland Lake Park is fun for the entire family and has a variety of acticities. There are softball fields, playgrounds, restrooms, walking/bike trails, picnic areas and a fishing pond. However, its greatest feature is it's history. You can see two log cabins that are a part of Parker County history. |
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Paschal Park Mesquite, TX | TX | There are 4 baseball fields and about 40 picnic tables around the park. There's plenty of room to spread out and relax. |
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North Lakes Park Denton, TX | TX | This is a nice, large park with a lake where you can fish and see ducks and herons. It has a nature trail, model airplane field, baseball fields, soccer fields and a playground. |
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Alice Keith Park Beaumont, TX | TX | Alice Keith Park has a picnic area and a pool. The park is great because it has a lot of amenities for different types of people like a pool, playground and community center. |
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Cameron Park Waco, TX | TX | Next to a beautiful river, Cameron Park has hiking trails, Frisbee golf, three different playgrounds, bike trails and many different spots to choose from for a picnic with different views. |
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Brackenridge Park San Antonio, TX | TX | This is a beautiful park with sky rides, riverboats places for kids to play and a sunken garden. The landscaping is wonderful, and cars also cruise by to see the excitement. |
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Butler Park Lubbock, TX | TX | It's a beautiful park with a picnic area and playground. It also has tennis and volleyball courts available. |
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Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center Austin, TX | TX | The center has two picnic areas available to visitors nestled within trails and paths surrounded by wildflowers. The landscape is picturesque and makes a great change from the urban bustle. There is also an observation tower to view the grounds. |
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Cimarron Park Irving, TX | TX | Cimarron Park offers trails, picnic areas, places to play different sports, shelters and water fountains. It's a really fun park with a lot of things to see and activities to do. |
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South Lakes Park Denton, TX | TX | South Lakes Park has a huge playground, running trails, a fishing pond, a pavilion, and a bathroom. There are trails you can explore or even have picnics on. |
| Scout Lookout, Zion National Park | UT | This spot requires a lot of hiking and adventure to reach. Scout Lookout can be found along Angel's Landing Trail and is often much less crowded than Scout's Landing. |
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Liberty Park Salt Lake City, UT | UT | Liberty Park is right in the heart of Salt Lake City with a lot of trees and grass, benches and pavilions with BBQ grills, parks for kids, water features when it's hot, a duck pond, jogging trails, a small amusement park and the Tracy Aviary. This park has everything! |
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Fire Fighters Park Bountiful,, UT | UT | Fire Fighters Park features a covered picnic area near a playground for kids. It has nearby bathrooms, which aren't always clean but they're there when you need them. The picnic area is covered so you are out of the heat. |
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Murray City Park Murray, UT | UT | This park is huge! You can have your whole family there with plenty to do and tons of space. Or you can find a secluded tree to spend time with your sweetie or your favorite book. It has a lot of trails and a river system to explore. It has a really fun playground and is close to the Murray Rec Center if you fancy a swim, and there are fireworks in the summer! |
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Blackridge Reservoir (Pond) Herriman, UT | UT | It's a small reservoir that allows you to swim, canoe and more. There are pavilions, a playground, a snack shack and restrooms! |
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First Dam Park Logan, UT | UT | This is a city park operated by the City of Logan, Utah. This is a great place for a picnic because the park is well maintained and very pretty. It has a gazebo, picnic tables, and places to fish and feed the ducks. It is a very popular place where locals go to relax and have fun. |
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Sugarhouse Park Salt Lake City, UT | UT | East of city away from the hubbub of downtown, Sugarhouse Park has lots of hills for sledding in the winter, a duck pond, a small river system that's fun to wade in, play grounds, volleyball pits, jogging trails, and fireworks on the 4th of July! Lots of open space for kite flying and getting some sun. This is a great park for a family gathering or a couple wanting a quiet lunch together. |
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Bountiful City Park Bountiful, UT | UT | The park is great because it has mature trees that provide great shade for a picnic. You have the option of bringing a blanket and enjoying the large grass area, play area, swings or covered picnic areas. If you come in the summer there is always the chance of taking part in one of the many community events. |
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Red Butte Garden Salt Lake City, UT | UT | Red Butte is beautiful and peaceful! You can get above the smog and the noise and enjoy the flowers. It's a fun place to catch a summer night concert! |
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Duck Pond Blacksburg, VA | VA | Located next to historic buildings of Virginia Tech, Duck Pond has a gazebo, picnic tables and paved walkways. The pond is downright beautiful. |
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Downtown Park Christiansburg, VA | VA | This park has a small playground, basketball courts, and paved walkways leading to the sidewalks of downtown Christiansburg. There's plenty of parking at the armory with an open field surrounded by trees. This is the best way to see all the downtown businesses of Main Street. |
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Maymont Park Richmond, VA | VA | Maymont Park is a historical park in the Richmond area with sprawling grounds and beautiful views of a historic house and gardens. There's so much to do and the best part is that it's free. |
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Munden Point Park Virginia Beach, VA | VA | Munden Point Park offers basketball courts, disc golf course, a boat ramp into Back Bay, covered picnic shelters with grills, a flower garden and tons of room for other activities. The bathroom and facilities are well maintained. |
| Edith J. Carrier Arboretum | VA | The free arboretum is teeming with wildlife and beautiful flowers. You can take relaxing walks through the nature in peace and set up a picnic site in a relatively empty area for a private and romantic picnic. |
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Red Wing Park Virginia Beach, VA | VA | Red Wing Park is not only a national park with natural resources, such as a botanical garden, but is also a place that is so beautiful that weddings are often performed outside. The park has a tennis court as well as a dog park, which is a creative addition to the national park. It is the versatility of the park that makes it great. The park is a sports arena as well as a place for celebrated occasions because of its awesome agricultural beauty. |
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Sandbridge Beach Virginia Beach, VA | VA | A quiet beachfront reminiscent of Outer Banks, NC, Sandbridge Beach has a fishing pier and nice places to picnic. |
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Purcell Park Harrisonburg, VA | VA | This is a great park with many benches for a picnic and large open fields for throwing down a blanket. It's pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friends as well. |
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Yukon Road North Tazewell, VA | VA | This is a very nice place to have a picnic because it is out of the way and somewhat in the hills. It has a small pond, with great view! Also, it is fairly far away from the road so there is no noise from the highway, which is really pleasant. |
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Huguenot Park N. Chesterfield, VA | VA | Huguenot Park is a large, sprawling park in the Richmond area with hiking trails, picnic areas and the best playground area for kids in the region! |
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Bisset Park Radford, VA | VA | Located on the banks of the New River, the park boasts a playground, a long mile-marked trail with beautiful scenery, and a bird watching spot. Just under the bridge, there's Wildwood Park where you can walk in a more secluded area. There are so many open areas for a picnic right next to the river. Feed the ducks your bread! |
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Deep Run Park Three Chopt, VA | VA | Deep Run Park is a large park that's always full of activity. There are tons of walking trails, shelters and grills for a nice afternoon at the park. |
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North End Virginia Beach Oceanfront Virginia Beach, VA | VA | The northern end of resort area of Virginia Beach is a surprisingly nice place to have an outdoor lunch. It's quieter than the boardwalk with east access to resort area attractions, so you can have a picnic and then enjoy the sights. |
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Landsdowne Golf Course Landsdowne, VA | VA | The sunrise and sunset are both beautiful at this open and hilly golf course. It's peaceful and there is rarely anybody there to bother you. |
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Depot Park Christiansburg, VA | VA | The newly reconstructed Depot Park has a playground and paved walkways with plenty of parking and a basketball court. Everything is brand new and it's usually very secluded. There's a soccer field nearby, and the bleachers are perfect for picnicking when there's not a game. |
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Taylors Park Orange, VA | VA | This is a quiet little park in middle of the downtown area. It has a really nice fountain that makes the park very relaxing. It's kept clean and there's plenty of seating. |
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Burke Lake Fairfax Station, VA | VA | Burke Lake is a nice park with a lot of areas to sit and grill. It has mini golf, a golf course, a train and an ice cream shop. It has pretty much everything for adults and kids, plus plenty of water activities |
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Sandbridge Beach Virginia Beach, VA | VA | Sandbridge Beach is a fun place to picnic with beautiful views, friendly people and plenty to do. |
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Great Falls National Park Mclean, VA | VA | Great Falls National Park is a beautiful park that's along the Potomac River with beautiful scenery and a great view of the falls. You can also venture on one of the hiking trails or visit the nature center. |
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Seashore State Park Virginia Beach, VA | VA | Seashore State Park is a national park in Virginia Beach that is filled with tall trees and walking and bike paths. It is great because of the tracks go through the beautiful forestry. |
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James River Park System Richmond, VA | VA | James River Park System is a series of parks in Richmond along the James River. There are gorgeous views of the river, with abundant of outdoor activities to engage in after you eat! |
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Mount Trashmore Virginia Beach, VA | VA | Mount Trashmore, which is more awesome than it sounds, is a man-made park famous for being built on an old landfill. At the park, you can enjoy paddleboats, a skate park, grills and covered shelters, a huge playground for the kids, walking/running trail and two lakes. |
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Robious Landing Park Midlothian, VA | VA | Robious Landing Park is a nice public park in the Richmond area with great views of the James River! There's a dock, places to picnic or grill, and space for tons of activities. It's a really nice place to have a party. |
| New Discovery State Park Campground | VT | The park, which is rich in history, is ideal for outdoor recreation. There's a picnic pavilion near the campgrounds with access to a play area, horseshoe pit and fishing pond. The miles of hiking trail mean you can explore and also stop for a picnic along the way. |
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Waterfront Park Burlington, VT | VT | Located on Lake Champlain, the park is great for picnics because of the spectacular view and relaxing atmosphere. |
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Silverdale Waterfront Park Silverdale, WA | WA | This is a really nice park with picnic tables, a playground, bathrooms, and a grassy area, which are all near the water. It has a nice mix of walking paths and grassy open areas for relaxing. You could bring a book to read quietly, meet friends with kids for a picnic, have a nice walk around the park or arrange a larger meeting/event. |
| Deception Pass State Park | WA | Deception Pass State Park is more than 4,000 acres of pure beauty. The park has tons of water activities, from fishing to boating, along with beaches to explore, paths to bike and birds to watch. A great asset to the park is the 10 picnic areas. Four of the picnic shelters have a kitchen with electricity for some warm food. Strewn throughout the park are also 261 picnic tables that let you pick your ideal location. |
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Bellevue Downtown Park Bellevue, WA | WA | This park is located in downtown Bellevue, WA, and is a beautiful place with a big grass area to sit down, enjoy the sun and have a great picnic. |
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Morrison Riverfront Park Aberdeen, WA | WA | Morrison Riverfront Park is a cute little waterfront park with walking paths and a walkout deck. The surroundings are beautiful with plenty of picnic tables or nice green grass to have a picnic. It's great when the ships are going by when you are having a picnic. |
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Lincoln Park Seattle, WA | WA | A large wooded city park on Puget Sound, Lincoln Park has many picnic tables on the beach and plenty of trails to explore. It's fun to picnic at because of the proximity to the beach, the saltwater pool and many trails. |
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Langus Riverfront Park Everett, WA | WA | Langus Riverfront Park has amazing views of the Snohomish River and its passing boats. There are covered picnic shelters and clean bathrooms. It's less known than some of the other congested parks in the area too. |
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Mccarty Park West Allis, WI | WI | McCarty Park has lots of picnic areas, a couple of nice playgrounds, a pond, tennis courts, and a pool that's open in summer. The bountiful shade and various activities for children make it a fun summer getaway. |
| Riverwalk | WI | Aside from being fun to walk around, the Riverwalk consistently makes the list of best places to picnic in Milwaukee because of the culture, views and art in the area. On certain days, you can even go empty-handed and pick up some delicious food at the public market. Picnic tables and benches are available. |
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Carson Park Eau Claire, WI | WI | Carson Park is a serene lakeside park with a small train, historic baseball stadium, playground and museum. The beautiful view of a lake and the great scenic views make it a nice picnic spot. |
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Mead Park Stevens Point, WI | WI | It's near the river with a new playground, place to pay disc golf, tennis courts, a baseball area, grills and more. Since it's near downtown, there are so many options for everyone. It has great landscaping and lawn care. You can't go wrong with this place. |
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Grant Park Milwaukee, WI | WI | Grant Park has lots of trails, many playgrounds and beautiful areas to picnic. It's along Lake Michigan and is just as beautiful in the winter. |
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O'Brien Park Rockbridge, WI | WI | The beautiful sandstone ridge of Pier County Park extends for hundreds of yards, and is fun to hike looking over the edge at the river running through it. It's also a great place to set up a picnic. |
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Menomonee Park Menomonee Falls, WI | WI | A Waukesha County park, Menomonee Park is clean and quiet with swimming, fishing, scuba diving, camping, picnicking, geocaching, nature trails and more. |
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Pettibone Resort La Crosse, WI | WI | The scenic area around Pettibone Resort is gorgeous and fun to explore. You're right along the Mississippi River with plenty of things to do. |
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Bay Beach Amusement Park Green Bay, WI | WI | Bay Beach Amusement Park has plenty of rides and about eight shelters where you can have picnics and parties. It's a great place to take the family. |
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Irvine Park Chippewa Falls, WI | WI | Irvine Park has some really nice picnic areas and a small creek. The park is very large, so there's a lot of space. It even has a zoo and a museum to visit before or after your picnic. |
| Bear Heaven Recreation Area | WV | Bear Heaven Recreation Area is a remote campground in the forest with a ton of trails to explore. This is a great place to have a picnic along the trails to the mountaintop or even at the top. |
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Putnam County Park Eleanor, WV | WV | Putnam County Park, which is the site of Putnam County Fair, has hiking trails, bike trails, a playground and covered shelters out in the open or under the trees. It's a fun place to picnic. |
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Eleanor Park Eleanor, WV | WV | Eleanor Park is right next to the Volunteer Fire Department and has covered shelters and a good sized playground. |
| Yellowstone National Park | WY | Yosemite is a large and gorgeous national park with a ton of great picnic spots all around it. Lamar Valley, which has wide opens plains and tons of wildlife, is one of the best places to set up a picnic because it affords great views of the scenery and wildlife. |