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Perfect Places to Picnic
Kincaid Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

1. Kincaid Park

8.8
6998 Raspberry Rd, Anchorage, AK
Park · Sand Lake · 17 tips and reviews

Diana R.Diana R.: Hike down to the beach. It's beautiful!

Railroad Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

2. Railroad Park

9.1
1600 1st Ave S (btw 14th & 18th St S), Birmingham, AL
Park · Five Points South · 69 tips and reviews

Miss J.Miss JE: I love this place. Enjoy a sunny day picnic.

The Old Mill is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

3. The Old Mill

8.9
3400-3898 Lakeshore Dr, North Little Rock, AR
Garden · 26 tips and reviews

Candace F.Candace F.: Looks like something from a movie? It is. It's from Gone with the Wind. This place is still magical with beautiful foliage. Great for weddings or general photos.

Kiwanis Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

4. Kiwanis Park

8.9
6111 S All American Way, Tempe, AZ
Park · Kiwanis Park · 41 tips and reviews

Ryan S.Ryan Svoboda: Great place for kids of all ages - massive playground. It also has an awesome pond to walk around or fish at.

Mission Dolores Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

5. Mission Dolores Park

9.4
Dolores & Church St (btwn 18th & 20th St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Mission Dolores · 505 tips and reviews

Dakota A.Dakota Arkin: On the weekends this place fills up for picnics with rosé. Climb to the top and take in the views or watch Karl the Fog roll in from down below.

Washington Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

6. Washington Park

9.4
1100 S Franklin St, Denver, CO
Park · Washington Park · 113 tips and reviews

Joe R.Joe Rassenfoss: It's always fun to visit during the day, but one of the best ways to experience the park in summer is to have an evening picnic. The crowds leave as you arrive and pretty soon you have it to yourself.

Harkness Memorial State Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

7. Harkness Memorial State Park

9.1
275 Great Neck Rd, Waterford, CT
State or Provincial Park · 21 tips and reviews

Aziza M.Aziza Marshall Clayton: By far, my favorite CT state park! The mansion, the gardens, the sprawling green and the BEACH!!

Meridian Hill Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

8. Meridian Hill Park

9.3
2500 16th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Park · Columbia Heights · 70 tips and reviews

Katarina K.Katarina Katsma: Great Sunday drum circle, but there's always something else going on! The park is designed well, so there are more secluded places if you want to be alone, and more open spots if you're in a group!

Bellevue State Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

9. Bellevue State Park

8.8
800 Carr Rd, Wilmington, DE
State or Provincial Park · 9 tips and reviews

Cora H.Cora Haffner: Play grounds for different ages, hiking trails, picnic areas

Lake Eola Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

10. Lake Eola Park

9.4
195 N Rosalind Ave (N Eola Dr), Orlando, FL
Park · South Eola · 201 tips and reviews

Colin L.Colin Lord: There's a Publix across the street. Perfect for getting lunch and having lunch overlooking the lake.

Piedmont Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

11. Piedmont Park

9.5
400 Park Dr NE (Piedmont Ave. NE), Atlanta, GA
Park · Piedmont Park · 298 tips and reviews

Colin L.Colin Lord: Great views of the city and acres of park space. Parking can be a little difficult on really nice days, so come early!

Ala Moana Beach Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

12. Ala Moana Beach Park

8.9
1201 Ala Moana Blvd (at Ala Moana Park Dr), Honolulu, HI
Park · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 98 tips and reviews

Hawaii.comHawaii.com: Its 1.75 miles of paved walkway is excellent for a leisurely stroll, and being less crowded than Waikiki Beach means you can enjoy the beach without being in anyone's way.

Gray's Lake Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

13. Gray's Lake Park

9.0
2101 Fleur Dr (Kruidenier Trail), Des Moines, IA
Park · Greater South Side · 48 tips and reviews

Natalie S.Natalie Swaim: Nice, beautiful 2 mile loop with a cool view of the sky line. Go at night to admire the lit up bridge!

Camel's Back Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

14. Camel's Back Park

8.8
1300 Heron St. (N. 13th St.), Boise, ID
Park · 19 tips and reviews

Megan M.Megan March: The "Dog Pond" behind the hill is cool and a great place to catch tadpoles. Farther down the trail is a nice little creek. There's frogs and water skippers in it and it's great to picnic by.

Jay Pritzker Pavilion is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

15. Jay Pritzker Pavilion

9.4
201 E Randolph St (btwn Columbus Dr & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Amphitheater · Grant Park · 101 tips and reviews

John H.John Hankus: Get a picnic blanket and sit out under the sky for a concert. Nice setup buried in millennium park just east of the water walls.

Oliver Winery is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

16. Oliver Winery

9.3
8024 N State Road 37 (at E County Rd. 800 N & Winery Rd.), Bloomington, IN
Winery · 30 tips and reviews

Tarang A.Tarang Anthwal: The place is just beautiful! The outdoors are lovely! Just go, grab a bottle of their wine and sit and enjoy the greenery. Perfect for a date!

Shawnee Mission Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

17. Shawnee Mission Park

9.4
7900 Renner Rd. (at 79th St.), Mission Township, KS
Park · 20 tips and reviews

MarkMark: A very large park, well maintained. You can walk for hours.

Cherokee Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

18. Cherokee Park

9.4
745 Cochran Hill Rd, Louisville, KY
Park · Cherokee Seneca · 48 tips and reviews

Tammy M.Tammy Madigan: The TeePee Pavilion on Bonnycastle Hill is a Louisville landmark! This unique whimsical piece of architecture is pretty special and a must-see if you visit Cherokee Park. (And you really should!)

New Orleans City Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

19. New Orleans City Park

9.5
City Park Ave (at Marconi Dr), New Orleans, LA
Park · City Park · 114 tips and reviews

DaryanaDaryana: I was really impressed by two things: the size of the park (like Central Park in NYC) and the park of statues inside!

Boston Common is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

20. Boston Common

9.5
Tremont St (btwn Beacon & Charles St), Boston, MA
Park · Beacon Hill · 280 tips and reviews

Carlos A.Carlos Altahona: Boston Common is a quiet place to visit and being relax. It is bordered by Beacon Hill, the Public Garden and downtown.

Centennial Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

21. Centennial Park

9.0
10000 State Route 108 (at Ten Mills Rd), Ellicott City, MD
Park · 39 tips and reviews

Shreya S.Shreya Sur: Great park with a paved trail for biking, walking and running. It also has many picnic spots and many playgrounds for kids. It has a basketball, tennis and volleyball court. Plus clean bathrooms.

Portland Head Light is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

22. Portland Head Light

9.5
1000 Shore Rd (at Captain Strout Cir.), Cape Elizabeth, ME
Lighthouse · 79 tips and reviews

Al S.Al S: Truly beautiful landscape and ocean views. The lighthouse is iconic and unique. A must visit spot for all Portland tourists.

Belle Isle Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

23. Belle Isle Park

9.2
Jefferson Ave. (at E Grand Blvd.), Detroit, MI
Park · Belle Isle · 90 tips and reviews
Minnehaha Falls is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

24. Minnehaha Falls

9.4
4801 S Minnehaha Park Dr, Minneapolis, MN
Waterfall · Hiawatha · 74 tips and reviews

GizemGizem: Discovered this amazing place on my way to downtown Minneapolis.Can't think of any better place for hiking! Just take any walking trails and bring your swimwear with you so you can swim in the river!

Forest Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

25. Forest Park

9.5
btwn Lindell Blvd & Oakland Ave, St Louis, MO
Park · 104 tips and reviews

The Ritz-CarltonThe Ritz-Carlton: For fair weather days, picnics in the park are recommended. Here at Forest Park, find secret picnic spots at the zoo – or enjoy your picnic at the Jewel Box, Planetarium, Art Museumor History Museum.

Ballard Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

26. Ballard Park

8.5
2629 Main St, Tupelo, MS
Park · 8 tips and reviews

Cara D.Cara Depew: Great venue for picnics and outdoor games. Especially beautiful in the autumn.

Pioneer Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

27. Pioneer Park

7.4
3rd St W & Parkhill (btwn Virginia & 3rd St W), Billings, MT
Park · 6 tips and reviews

Spencer S.Spencer Sorrell: Take a walk. Play tennis or disk golf. Beautiful park with lots of grass, trees and a little stream running through the center.

Freedom Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

28. Freedom Park

9.5
1900 East Blvd (btwn S Kings & Lombardy), Charlotte, NC
Park · 68 tips and reviews

Mike H.Mike H: Best park in Charlotte! Beautiful landscape with mature trees. Perfect for an afternoon picnic.

Lindenwood Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

29. Lindenwood Park

8.1
1712 5th St. S, Fargo, ND
Park · Clara Barton · 7 tips and reviews

Chelsea G.Chelsea Gentzkow: Ride the bikes during the summer! They're lots of fun!

Elmwood Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

30. Elmwood Park

8.7
802 South 60th Street, Omaha, NE
Park · Central Omaha · 17 tips and reviews

Alizabeth L.Alizabeth Lynn: The little grotto and tunnel area is a beautiful, family friendly place to take pictures. Children are especially interested in the mini waterfall, fountains, and the creek.

Great Island Common is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

31. Great Island Common

9.1
301 Wentworth Rd, New Castle, NH
Beach · 11 tips and reviews

kira m.kira morehouse: This is the best Beach for families - check out the playgrounds and picnic areas before settling in near the ocean! Tide-pools allow for crab/lobster hunting during low tide - fun for kids!

Liberty State Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

32. Liberty State Park

9.3
1 Audrey Zapp Dr, Jersey City, NJ
State or Provincial Park · Liberty State Park · 121 tips and reviews

AFAR MediaAFAR Media: Historical in its scope and reaching to the beautiful Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal building at one end, this is definitely a place to wander, explore, run, and get lost. Read more.

ABQ BioPark Zoo is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

33. ABQ BioPark Zoo

9.1
903 10th St SW (Lead), Albuquerque, NM
Zoo · Barelas · 39 tips and reviews

Joe P.Joe Page: Amazing selection of animals! Great price for entry. Nice pavilion and lawn for picnics. Parking lot not so great and streets leading to Zoo are confusing. Worth a stop while in Albuquerque!

Craig Ranch Regional Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

34. Craig Ranch Regional Park

9.2
628 W Craig Rd (at N Commerce St), North Las Vegas, NV
Park · 22 tips and reviews

SisDr K.SisDr Karen: This park had something for every body - a dog park, a community garden, a skate park, picnic areas, a farmers market and basketball court. Great place - a haven in the city!

Central Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

35. Central Park

9.7
59th to 110th St (btwn 5th Ave & Central Park W), New York, NY
Park · Central Park · 1838 tips and reviews

Zoe C.Zoe Carey: Beautiful park. The strawberry fields is a little quiet gem of a picnic spot if you're having trouble finding one.

Edgewater Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

36. Edgewater Park

9.3
7800 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway (Lake Avenue), Cleveland, OH
Park · Detroit - Shoreway · 62 tips and reviews

Duchess V.Duchess VonMayhem: Edgewater is a great kept secret. The sand is smooth, the water calm, and you have an amazing view. There are grills and picnic tables for public use too. LOVE it here, especially evenings!

Woodward Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

37. Woodward Park

9.1
2324 S. Rockford (21st & Peoria), Tulsa, OK
Park · 20 tips and reviews

Megan M.Megan McCann McManus: This is one of Tulsa's best loved parks, and it's easy to see why. It's so beautiful and serene. There is no place in Tulsa better suited for picnics.

Laurelhurst Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

38. Laurelhurst Park

9.3
Laurelhurst Park (SE Stark St), Portland, OR
Park · 43 tips and reviews

Carl F.Carl Figueiredo: One of Portland's crown jewels. Beautiful public space with mature trees and natural settings. Places like this make Portland what it is.

Rittenhouse Square is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

39. Rittenhouse Square

9.3
210 W Rittenhouse Sq, Philadelphia, PA
Plaza · Rittenhouse Square · 182 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Head over to Federal Donuts and grab a few sweet snacks while you picnic in the park.

Colt State Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

40. Colt State Park

9.1
Rte 114, Bristol, RI
State or Provincial Park · 26 tips and reviews

Jeiran H.Jeiran Hasan: So many different parts of the park to explore. I love walking along the coast.

Hampton Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

41. Hampton Park

9.3
30 Mary Murray Dr (at Cleveland St), Charleston, SC
Park · Downtown Charleston · 25 tips and reviews

Charming Inns of CharlestonCharming Inns of Charleston: Worth the trip! Bring a picnic and sprawl out beside the beautiful gardens. Sit near the fountain and wait for a breeze. Jog around its 1-mile perimeter/original race track. Read more.

Falls Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

42. Falls Park

9.4
900 N Phillips Ave (at Phillips Ave), Sioux Falls, SD
Park · 39 tips and reviews

Brad C.Brad Caldwell: Gorgeous. Take the tower view for the best angle of all there is to see.

Centennial Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

43. Centennial Park

9.4
2500 W End Ave (at 25th Ave), Nashville, TN
Park · 93 tips and reviews

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: The perfect place to throw a frisbee, pack a picnic, explore the garden or attend one of the many events and activities scheduled throughout the year. Read more.

Zilker Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

44. Zilker Park

9.5
2168 Lou Neff Rd, Austin, TX
Park · Barton Hills · 157 tips and reviews

Maegan H.Maegan Harless: Absolutely love this park. It's huge & has off leash areas for your dog. Great place to bring a picnic as well! Lots of restaurants near by and even trails to go for a run/bike ride on!

Liberty Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

45. Liberty Park

9.0
600 E 1300 S, Salt Lake City, UT
Park · Central City- Liberty Wells · 74 tips and reviews

jon a.jon accarrino: They should film a reality show called "Extreme Picnicking" here. People bring everything from full grills to PA systems and furniture on the weekends.

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (Filene Center) is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

46. Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (Filene Center)

9.2
1551 Trap Rd (at Dulles Access Rd.), Vienna, VA
Performing Arts Venue · Wolf Trap · 93 tips and reviews

ShannonRenee M.ShannonRenee Mouton Gray: EXCELLENT venue to see live performances. Bring a picnic lunch/dinner, including adult bevs, spread out your blanket and just chill. Well worth the drive from DC and MD for the experience.

Waterfront Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

47. Waterfront Park

9.4
Lake St (College St), Burlington, VT
Park · 31 tips and reviews

Kelly L.Kelly LeClair: The sunsets on Lake Champlain are always beautiful. There are nice benches and other places to sit under trees to watch.

Gas Works Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

48. Gas Works Park

9.5
2101 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA
Park · Wallingford · 137 tips and reviews

ᴡ S.ᴡ Santos: Awesome spot for a sunset picnic, fireworks on Fourth of July, watching people fire dance, and having an any-weather bonfire under the covered pavilion.

Devil's Lake State Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

49. Devil's Lake State Park

9.2
S5975 Park Rd (at County Rd DL), Baraboo, WI
State or Provincial Park · 46 tips and reviews

Jai I.Jai Ingersoll-Kundert: Bring your swimsuit, hiking shoes, and a picnic backpack and you'll be all set for a day of fun and adventures! This is now one of our favorite family getaways.

Fort Boreman Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

50. Fort Boreman Park

8.9
Fort Boreman Ave., Parkersburg, WV
Park · 14 tips and reviews

Kate M.Kate Middleton: The views alone are gorgeous. Definitely an amazing picnic site. There is a small playground and some hiking. Some people get married there. It's free so I would definitely recommend it to people.

Lions Park is one of Perfect Places to Picnic.

51. Lions Park

9.0
4805-4875 Central Ave (Eighth and Carey avenues), Cheyenne, WY
Park · 4 tips and reviews

B Alice T.B Alice Turner: Beautiful park, lots to do, and a nice walk to the Frontier Museum and Botanical Gardens, and lake.