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While I was in town for a few days for some McCall water fun, I decided to dedicate some time checking out the area’s parks. I love nature, so any type of it is just fine for me. I found myself visiting Legacy Park, which is a large, multi-use park right in the Downtown McCall area of the city. I was here in June, and it was pretty busy with lots of people and a range of things to do.
There’s a swimming area, which is somewhat enclosed and is a comfortable place to lounge and relax. I didn’t come to swim, but I did wade through the cool water since it was a warmer day.
There are also a few picnic tables set up, which is where I sat for a bit and just took in the area and got caught up on some emails I had. I also watched a group of teens playing volleyball on the court. What fun that looked to be, and to have the park so close to everything must be a treat feature.
It’s also super easy to go from watching the water to shopping at the stores nearby. I was able to stop in at the Mountain Java location to pick up a cup of coffee along the way and then visited a few of the smaller shops here. I felt like I was in the heart of the area.
If you have some time to check it out during your McCall vacation, I definitely recommend it!
Interesting Facts About Legacy Park
When I was walking through some of the stores nearby, I learned that Legacy Park is actually a relatively new addition to the city’s downtown area.
I asked, and the very nice woman told me that a lot of people and businesses in the community came together to raise funds for the park and took the time to make it a special, beautiful location in the heart of the city.
The park is beautiful in terms of the overall access to the waterfront and the mountains in the distance. I could sit here and watch the water all day, and even though there were a lot of people in the sand and throughout the park, it was still peaceful.
It was also very clean—I didn’t see any messes anywhere. Just goes to show what a community can do when we come together!
Local Tips
- There were no lifeguards on duty when I visited.
- There are public restrooms here, and they were clean and well-maintained.
- Be ready for some fun water fun. It's definitely a local hot spot!
- The docks are close by for those who are planning to take their boat out.
