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Saratoga Creek Park is a multi-purpose park with an enclosed dog park, playground, exercise circuit, and picnic areas with BBQ grills. The playground is well maintained and the bathrooms kept clean. There are open grass areas perfect for kicking or tossing a ball... or imaginative play under a tree. It is not uncommon to find dogs chasing a ball or Frisbee off leash but the practice seems to be limited to well-behaved, trained furkids. The enclosed dog park is used by small to large dogs, and their people mostly pay attention to the interactive play but not everyone is attentive to the potty-breaks their furkids take. There are also people that do not have a clear understanding of normal dog play. The spring rains have a few native wildflowers blooming and showing off their brilliant colors.

I will start by acknowledging that the stadium layout is good and access to all levels seems fluid. The seats, concession areas and bathrooms were clean and functional. It was not difficult to find parking nearby that seemed safe and was affordable. So, how did we get to a ☆☆ review? I was there for the Madona concert. The stadium was ridiculously hot. There did not seem to be any airflow cirrculating from anywhere; even the bathrooms felt uncomfortably warm. The seats were in row eight on the second level. Standing up to vibe with the music was terrifying, and I do not have a fear of heights. I have repelled out of a helicopter, jumped out of planes, bungie jumped off bridges, and ziplined over mountain terrains. The incline was steep and did not feel safe. The sound system (or building design) resulted in reverberating that actually caused lyrics to echo. I hope this was a $300 seat issue and not the experience the patrons with more expensive tickets in the lower section. I was uncomfortable and disappointed.

Unique, fun atmosphere with a menu that offers small plates to share or salad and entree options. The food leans towards American comfort dishes. There is seating at the bar, tables downstairs, and tables upstairs. The interior of the restaurant is comfortable with an inviting vibe. The noise level seemed high and made intimate duscussions difficult but fun for big, social groups. The staff were friendly and professional. The seating areas and bathrooms were clean.