Beautiful little park! Took my little Boston Terrier puppy for her first park walk there this morning. Well-groomed, and clean, especially considering this pandemic season!

A fantastic family-friendly spot with beautiful gardens & a touch of Thornapple River history thrown in. This location was previously a residence & Leslie E. Tassel generously provided this space for the community.Restrooms and covered picnic spots make this place ideal for parties. There is also a fire pit ring down by the water.There is a dam on the river here; you can occasionally watch as they raise & lower the stops for the water.There are lovely bronze sculptures: one of children playing ring around the rosy, and one of a grandpa telling his grandson the size of a fish.Sculptural water display acts as a splash pad for the kids! They love it!There are some great fishing spots here.TIP—> bring lightweight plastic cups for the kids to set on top of the water spouts in the ground. They love to watch them shoot up into the air!TIP—> walk across the street to enjoy tasty treats at the local coffee & ice cream spots!

Well light in the paved paths. Loved listening to to sound of the water as I sat on one of their benches.

Unexpected gem along the Thornapple river. Great view of the dam. There is much more to this park then you would expect.

Very peaceful place. Not that far from my home. Fishing was good.

Fantastic little park. Nice paths, plenty parking, decent bathrooms, and pleasant views of the Thornapple river and the dam. We love seeing the water rush through after heavy rains and/or snow melt off

Its a dam park with good parking and a nice pavilion.

We love 2 go there and play in the water part. The guys love it. No water. Big bummer.

This is a lovely tiny park. Limiited parking. No playground. There is a small splash pad (not operating due to Covid19). There is a small picnic pavilion, a few benches and individual picnic tables. Handicap accessible in most areas. Cascade Dam is at the site as well as open river access, recommend staying with children at all times. Good place to begin kayaking.

Lots of Burr Oaks, walkways, and a very scenic Thornapple River with a hydroelectric dam at the upriver end of the park. Quiet and peaceful.

Nice park where you can walk the dog on a leash. Watch the water come down the dam and you can fish.

Wonderful little park. Peaceful and safe for kids to run around for a bit. Walkable ice cream shops across the street and fun stuff to walk around and look at.

Went for a birthday party today and the kids had so much fun they never played games!

Nice small park on the Thornapple River by the Cascade Dam. Lots of nice seating overlooking the river and some picnic tables under a canopy.

I have visited this park several dozen times over lunch to play Pokemon Go. There are 6 Pokestops, 2 gyms, and a nest, so its one of the better spots Ive found. Theres a loop you can take to hit all of the stops easily, or benches where you can get 3 without moving.Besides the Pokemon Go opportunity, its a great waterside park. You can watch the dam flow and every day its fun to see how high or low the water is after a big rain or snow

Wish the splash pad was open for the kids, but was still a great family outing. Very clean and inviting.

Very nice little park for strolling, fishing and picnicking. Parking may be a challenge if you go during peak hours.

A lovely little park by the river that is well maintained featuring lovely statues. A great spot to sit and eat your lunch in the shade.

Found this perfect gem by chance and loved it!! Cute lil splash pad, picnic area, bathrooms, fire pit, place to hang hammocks and more!

A very scenic and peaceful park! One of my favorite parks.

Great park to cry at; no one bothers you and the sound of the dam drowns out your wails. Its a sweet spot to let out all of your sorrow, 10/5 would cry at again.

Its a dam nice attraction.... punt punt

The river the sculptures, plenty of benches and picnic tables and a place to fish. We had a nice picnic with plenty of social distancing.

Great bike trail pitstop or fishing if you are into that

Nice park...love to bring dinner or lunch and relax next to the river....very relaxing!

Really nice place to enjoy the river. Clean restrooms and lots of shade.

Super easy riverside park.

Nice little park. Lots of trees and an ok spot to fish.

Great day for a walk in the park.

Seeing the Cascade Dam there is cool. Would make for great family pictures

Great place to spend time with family.

Beautiful park. Fun to walk around.

Lovely park. Peaceful and beautiful. Plenty of seats & tables. Access to the river if you want to fish or soak your feet. Variety of trees, shrubs & flowers to enjoy. Like being in a beautiful garden along the Thornapple river. The bridge & dam are visible from most places in the park. Its clean and accessible. Water spouts for everyone to enjoy. Pet friendly with bags & receptacles. My wife and I visit often. It is so special to us we got married in this park.

Very lovely park with access to the river and a lot of shade

Nice park on the thornapple river in casade.

Nice park to eat lunch by the river

Neat little park to stretch your legs. The sculptures and dam were fun to check out. Fishing would probably be good also, but the river was quite high while we were there.

Beautiful park on the river. Lots of shade and plenty of seating. And it has a little splash pad!

Love seeing the Fish Story!

Beautiful, nice little park, right along the river. Never boring with different decorative landscaped areas. This is a small park with limited parking and certainly worth checking out. Theres a nice little dock, large rock area you can stand on to be closer to the water, the damn up the hill, steps to make it easier climbing up the hill, a water fountain play area for the summer, and people fishing along the river. Theres a giant deck area, with picnic tables, that overlook the river.

A nice place to take a pit stop with the dog. It’s small, but clean.

What a surprise. I lived neat here for years and over lyrics recently discovered this local treasure. A fun self starting fountain park for the kids to cool off in the summer and a nice overlook of the dam and river.

Fresh smell from the lake and

Great place to relax.

Beautiful park and is was. Very clean and well kept. Recommended this park.

Nice park, easy river access. Some steps could use redoing making one route back up a little difficult. Quite a nice easy escape within the city.

Quiet park by river.

Beautiful park to bring the whole family too. Water fountains in the ground to cool down in the summer so pack swimsuits! Nice restroom facilities. Awesome fishing. This park is a little hidden gem

Great areas for fishing and also a splash pad for kids. No playground though. Always clean.

This is a nice little park next to the river, very popular spot for pictures for prom, homecoming, weddings, all of that stuff. Not a ton of parking but enough.

I love coming here with the kids! Perfect for my little toddler and elementary age son.

Beautiful little park just outside of downtown Cascade (if you consider Cascade to have a downtown). There are a few spots where you can put in kayaks and putz around the river, and during the season you can almost always find a few fishermen by the dam.The park itself has nice amenities too, with water fountains and plenty of benches. There is also a covered gazebo that can be rented out by the day located near the center of the park with river views.

Love fishing at the dam

One of my favorite places! Fishing, photo ops, splash pad, clean bathrooms, what else can u ask for. The dam is a sight to see. You can launch canoes on either side of the dam and there is all kinds of river aquatic animals. Children love the statues. Overall very fun, a couple minutes away from two local ice creameries. Cheap way to entertain young children. Have fun!

Nice small park. A decent spot to stop and have a quick lunch outside.

A nice out of the way park. The sounds of birds and the river. Small but wheelchair accessible. Bathrooms and plenty of benches ps I think splashpad still works. STOP by you will love it. I believe fishing allowed

Love that its a park with shade. Small but plenty of green and walkways. Has an intractable fountain and just a beautifuly designed layout! Loved it =) good for dogs as well!!

Epic location. Great for pokemon go. To get 5 stars please install a little playground

The park had trails, fire pits and water

Very nice. Good place to enjoy ice cream

Peaceful and beautiful

Quaint little park in Ada, MI. Nice scenery and very serene.

Not far from the airport, was looking for a place to relax and take in nature. Found this park a perfect place to sit, walk, and relax. The sound of running water was very delightful. Did notice some fishermen trying their luck and families sitting on the benches. This is a perfect place to watch a Michigan sunset.

Fun for kids! Refreshing on a hot day! Nice place to bring a picnic lunch!

Small but very relaxing

It was alright pretty nice spot to fish but could use some cleaning

Cute park with lots of cozy areas, nice for a picnics, and often see people fishing here.

A nice diverse place to explore fish or just enjoy being outside has bathrooms and water fountain

This is a beautiful but small park. Not much space to get a good walk in, but a great place to just relax and/or eat some lunch or a snack.

A very peaceful and scenic park in Cascade Michigan.

Beautiful park. Love walking along the river with my dog. The path isnt very long, so not ideal if you are trying to workout, but its a nice place to have a picnic.

Beautiful in any season, a great spot for a picnic or quick walk. Interesting displays with local history, whimsical sculptures and site appropriate architecture. Clean restrooms. Fun splash pad for the little ones. Fishing below the dam, and peaceful river views.

Very nice park to visit, after you get your ice cream across the street.

Great place for a relaxing date. Just be careful as the park closes at dusk as a kind police officer reminded my date and I.

Ah yes, a nice park on the river. What more could one ask for in this economy?

Theres nothing to say that everyone else has said.lovely park.

We LOVE going on hot days. The kids run in the open fountain (button to make it go is just to the west of the main sidewalk) and play around the beautiful sculpture of children playing ring around the rosies. Afterward we usually visit the dock trail and watch for ducks and fish on the river and look at the other sculptures. Only drawback is that the bathrooms are inn the other side of the park... visit BEFORE the kiddos are involved in the fountain!

Pretty buggy by the water

Beautiful place. There were people fishing, walking, taking pictures... This little park doesnt have the wildness I prefer, it is very urban and man-built, but it is peaceful, clean, calm and relatively quiet. Ill be back more than once.

Very friendly and nice

One of my favorite parks. Well designed and beautiful.

Nice place, small clean with a dam. Ice cream shops nearby.

This is one of the most charming parks I have ever been to. Filled with statues, river walks, fishing overlooks, and best of all an interactive magic fountain the Leslie E. Tassell Park has something for everyone. Kids 7 and under will have a blast at the interactive fountain while parents will enjoy the tranquility of sunshine peaking through the trees as they walk along the Thornapple River. Highly recommended for a hot summers day or a crisp autumn walk with the family.

This is a great park! It is on the Thornapple River and the Dam. It is extremely clean and has restrooms. Just beautiful!

The park is always well maintained and peaceful. The sculptures are unique. Very kid friendly with the fountain and kid friendly sculptures. The only thing that could improve it is a play structure or swings.

They have a splashpad which is nice. They really need a playground for all the families in Cascade.

This is a great place to stroll after grabbing a cone a Frosty Boy. We saw a Bald Eagle today. There is a community fire pit right next to the river. You need to call the fire department before you use it.

This seems like a nice park. They have a pavilion and bonfire pit that can be reserved. I appreciate that their bathrooms work and have doors (some park bathrooms dont!) A friend and I like to kayak here, putting our boats in at the top of the dam at the portage area. Its only a small little hill to drag them up, then slide them down the wooden stairs.

This park is a nice place to set and relax and talk. The river going by is calming.

When you need a peace of mind

Cascades best location on the Thornapple River.

Lots of really awesome bronze art here! You can go fishing and ot has a great view of the dam.

Beautiful park, great view of the river

This is a great place for a pictures, picnics or just to relax. They have a small water area for little ones and a community fire pit for big kids. If you enjoy pokemon go youll love it here there are two gyms a five spins.

Beautiful park

Great park for fishing

Nice relaxing park where can enjoy your ice cream and check out the water rushing through the dam.

Very pleasant little park on the Thornapple River. Clean and well maintained. Has some nice sculptures, a pavilion and an overlook. Theres also a fountain the kids can play in.

Nice little park. Great for a walk or jog. Has some nice sculptures and a cool water fountain.

Very nice park plenty to do not to big but not to small