Waterfront Park

Swimmers have complained about the quality of the water here, but there’s no complaining about the grounds themselves. The home of a couple of triathlons and an annual bluegrass festival, Waterfront Park is a beautifully shaded, grassy oasis in the West Plains, with a nice restroom building, fine sand, a volleyball net and two baseball fields. More adventurous swimmers should aim for the stretch of sun-burned cliffs just east of the park — good for sunbathing and diving. (JS, 7/10)