Anonymous
Post 08/23/2016 16:50     Subject: Would you mind living across the street from a public park?
Anonymous wrote:Meadow Lane is a busy park, a favorite of toddlers. People always park right in front of these houses. Because its a toddler park for the most part, I would expect people to park there every day of the week since the kids aren't in school yet. And they have parties in the pavilion every weekend during the warm months.


+1

No parks. No schools. No exceptions.
Anonymous
Post 08/23/2016 10:59     Subject: Would you mind living across the street from a public park?
We love it too. The only thing we don't like is the late night basketball players. The whole neighborhood hears the "thunk-thunk-bang-ding....thunk" long into the night. Sound really travels when the rest of the world goes to sleep.

During the day we don't really hear anything other than kids laughing, even during soccer games, it is just regular city background noise. You might feel differently if you are expecting no sound other than suburban leaf blowers and lawn mowers.
Anonymous
Post 08/23/2016 10:54     Subject: Would you mind living across the street from a public park?
I live next to a park. Love it. It's like having our own personal playground and ensures we meet all the neighbors.
Anonymous
Post 08/23/2016 10:51     Subject: Would you mind living across the street from a public park?
I would probably pay extra to live near a park. A townhouse next to a park is perfect... someone takes care of the landscaping!
Anonymous
Post 08/23/2016 08:45     Subject: Would you mind living across the street from a public park?
Anonymous wrote:What a weird question. In my neck of the woods, living near a park is a big amenity.


We bought near a park and with 2 little kids, it's the best thing ever. Both the park and our house have their own dedicated parking areas.
Anonymous
Post 08/23/2016 08:43     Subject: Would you mind living across the street from a public park?
Since the house will have dedicated parking, don't think this is a big deal. Could be some noise, but direct access is a nice amenity for your own family.
Anonymous
Post 08/23/2016 08:27     Subject: Would you mind living across the street from a public park?
This park is pretty small. I would like living near it.
Anonymous
Post 08/23/2016 08:26     Subject: Would you mind living across the street from a public park?
What a weird question. In my neck of the woods, living near a park is a big amenity.
Anonymous
Post 08/23/2016 08:21     Subject: Would you mind living across the street from a public park?
I lived directly across from a Park (Royer Park in Roseville, Ca) It was a complete nightmare. 7 years of torture. People blocking the driveway, concerts on Sundays, Saturday soccer, softball, volleyball you name it. I could not wait to get out of there. It looks peaceful and serene during the day, but then after 4:00pm forget it. I never could relax.
I would never live across from a park again.
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2013 18:36     Subject: Would you mind living across the street from a public park?
Anonymous wrote:Meadow Lane is a busy park, a favorite of toddlers. People always park right in front of these houses. Because its a toddler park for the most part, I would expect people to park there every day of the week since the kids aren't in school yet. And they have parties in the pavilion every weekend during the warm months.


I agree. I walk past this park regularly. On weekends in nice weather, the toddler side of the park is a zoo!

I walk on Courthouse (which is itself a busy street I would not want to live on) so I don't get to see how much the ball field is used; the house you linked to is closer to the ball field side so possibly that would be quieter. I would recommend visiting on different days and at different times to see traffic, parking, field lighting, etc.

I live a couple blocks from a larger park with several ball fields that are open, and therefore lit, after dusk. I love living that close to the park, but I have to say that a couple blocks (not nearer) is the right distance for the level of use our larger park gets.
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2013 16:44     Subject: Would you mind living across the street from a public park?
Tennis court noise would be the worst part in my opinion. This is a very busy park where old ride on toys are retired so its not really a pretty park, FYI.
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2013 16:17     Subject: Would you mind living across the street from a public park?
Meadow Lane is a busy park, a favorite of toddlers. People always park right in front of these houses. Because its a toddler park for the most part, I would expect people to park there every day of the week since the kids aren't in school yet. And they have parties in the pavilion every weekend during the warm months.
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2013 16:14     Subject: Would you mind living across the street from a public park?
The park's pavilion is available for rent, according to the city website.
I wonder how often people rent it for parties and such? That could be a pain, if people were always parked in front of your house.
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2013 16:08     Subject: Re:Would you mind living across the street from a public park?
Based on the map, it looks like a pretty small park. I grew up across the street from a small one and it was great.
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2013 16:03     Subject: Would you mind living across the street from a public park?
Any DCUM want to weigh in on pros and cons of living next to a public park? I wonder if little League games and public events will cause your street to be really crowded. People parking in front of your house, sitting on your lawn, trash everywhere...

Check out this new construction next to a park in Vienna, VA:
http://www.redfin.com/VA/Vienna/508-Meadow-Ln-SW-22180/home/9453702