Wildwood Park: An accessible oasis

Although there are few options for students who enjoy doing homework or hanging out with friends in the outdoors, Wildwood Park in downtown Saratoga is a perfect place to enjoy nature.

Wildwood Park is a mere 1.1 miles from school and is located on 4th street off of Saratoga Avenue. The location makes the park an easy afternoon destination for both students who can and cannot drive. It serves as an ideal location to unwind with a picnic, as it is close to downtown restaurants and shops.

In 1910, Wildwood was opened as a privately owned camp that offered dancing, croquet and tennis. Campers slept in tents, furnished or unfurnished, or outside.

The park remained a private campground until the 1960s, when it was shut down due to factors such as noise and traffic congestion.

In 1963, the city of Saratoga purchased the land and decided to convert the campground into a public park.

The entrance to the Wildwood Park is a bridge over Saratoga Creek surrounded by luscious green trees, and opens up to a  beautiful 4-acre park with picnic tables, horseshoe pits, a playground, a beach volleyball court and a grassy field. The park also has its own bathrooms, making it suitable for an extended trip.

The picnic tables are great for homework or studying, and during a study break, the grass provides a place to play frisbee, have a picnic or just relax in the sun.

Wildwood Park is an ideal location for hanging out or working in the afternoons or on weekends. Its convenience, rustic beauty and tranquil settings allow for productivity and relaxation.