Comments on: Commonwealth Lake Park

By: Ruth

Ruth — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:05:05 +0000

My daughters and I have enjoyed this park several times, and we also like to cross the road from one end of the park (across Huntington) to Foothills Park, which has another playground, more picnic tables, and a field. Both parks have porta-potties, which we have found to be clean, though without hand sanitizer.

The ducks can be rather forceful about wanting food, as I'm sure plenty of people disregard the signs, so you may want to avoid eating right near the water.

By: islandgirl

islandgirl — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:04:36 +0000

sounds relaxing. definitely need to check it out. thanks

By: Ana

Ana — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:26:07 +0000

There's nothing like an old lady who needs to be needed so badly that she has herself convinced that wild animals will starve without her intervention. But try convincing "Mamaw" of that. Perhaps she could just try filling her house with cats instead.

If I see anybody feeding wildlife there I am definitely going to say something. It was like sneaking through a mine field trying to avoid all the duck poo yesterday. And I didn't even catch a single trout. heh

By: schrecv

schrecv — Mon, 23 May 2011 16:25:33 +0000

Wow! That's incredible…I wouldn't think the fish would get that big there.

By: guest

guest — Mon, 23 May 2011 04:26:33 +0000

We caught a 21" three pound rainbow trout here on May 22 2011 my sons were so excited.

By: schrecv

schrecv — Tue, 26 May 2009 21:55:05 +0000

Noted!

Vince Schreck, Ed.D.
Instructional Designer, Portland State University
Editor: Portland Family Adventures
http://www.pdxfamilyadventures.com

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 26 May 2009 21:17:27 +0000

The park is fairly clean and Im not trying to be critical, the Park and Recreation Dep pick up all the trash that is lying around and clean and empty trash receptacles. There were a few Ice cream and Candy covers floating around in the lake. What I strenuously object to is the feeding of wild life. I have been associated with some beautiful parks & lakes back on the east coast that were unusable because of waterfowl population, county laws & rules posted all over restricting feeding (as there are in Commonweath lake), but it did no good. The public will do what it wants until it destroys something of great value. It needs I am sorry to say law enforcement to be present ….Paul

By: schrecv

schrecv — Tue, 26 May 2009 20:04:06 +0000

I agree that the park used to be immaculate. I'm somewhat shocked to hear anything to the contrary; however, I have seen people feeding animals at this park. This is a neighborhood park, so people usually do a good job of keeping it clean.

Hope things turn around at Commonwealth. It's a cool little park, and a great place for first-time anglers.

Vince Schreck, Ed.D.
Instructional Designer, Portland State University
Editor: Portland Family Adventures
www.pdxfamilyadventures.com

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 26 May 2009 19:56:33 +0000

The Park used to be immaculate, not anymore, I was there this am and noticed a woman dumping I guess patties of oatmeal or bread along the banks. The wildlife didnt even want anything to do with it. She was confronted by a couple of fisherman and was told that the signs stated no feeding the wildlife, she ranted and raved that someone had to feed them and that shes been doing it for years. the place is full of a goose and duck droppings. Not a good Eco balance when they let the public pollute the water system like that ……. Paul

By: admin

admin — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 02:48:30 +0000

Georgia Fly Fishing Guide,

Thanks for your detailed comments! I enjoyed reading about your days hanging out at Commonwealth Lake.

By: Georgia Fly Fishing Guide

Georgia Fly Fishing Guide — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 23:45:04 +0000

I have spent countless days at Commonwealth while I was in Grad School. I miss it so much. I used to drive there almost every weekend from Gilbert because it was a nice little tranquil place to set up angling, read a book, have a picnic, or just throw around the frisbee. I remember back in May ’98 when they had that rally because of the whole debacle of feeding the ducks: How they were “destroying” the park because people would throw the food in the lake rather than on the shore. I couldn’t believe that they were all gung-ho about not only having workers police people who bring in a loaf of bread, but locals who policed this as well. Needless to say, there’s a reason why the park is immaculate: People actually care about keeping that prestine. When I go to my 10-year reunion next year, I’m definitely making it a point to spend a day there and see if they made any changes: Primarily with the lure of fishing.

By: admin

admin — Thu, 29 May 2008 18:16:08 +0000

Melissah,

Yes…two active boys can do a lot at Commonwealth Lake Park. Because of the fishing, it’s appropriate for a wide range of ages. Older kids might fish while younger kids ride bikes or scooters around the lake.

By: Melissah

Melissah — Thu, 29 May 2008 18:02:55 +0000

I have been there and it is a great space. There is lot’s to do and with 2 active boys it is always cool to visit new places for them to explore.

By: Melissah

Melissah — Thu, 29 May 2008 17:53:51 +0000

I have been there it’s really pretty and there is lots to do. It’s always good to visit a new park and with 2 active boys the open space is great and there was alot to explore.

By: admin

admin — Tue, 20 May 2008 14:00:48 +0000

Thanks for the comment Josh. Yes…I know your little guy would enjoy this park. Perhaps, we’ll see you soon, and we can all take a stroll around the lake.

By: Josh

Josh — Tue, 20 May 2008 13:48:26 +0000

Cool park! I’ve never heard of it, but it definitely looks like it’s worth a visit. Thanks for the tip