Billy Wardle Happenings

 Kingman, according to my calculations and not counting school diamonds has 15 ball diamonds, of which 13 have lights.  Seven lighted of these diamonds are at Centennial Park.  In addition there is a nice covered playground, a large field for soccer playing or flying kites and paths for walking.   The center for racquet sports in Kingman is Centennial Park.  They have tennis courts, two in door racquetball courts, and new pickle ball courts.  You can use the outside of the racquetball complex to hit the ball against the wall.  Unlike other communities where I have lived, the courts are locked and only accessible after paying a fee at the recreation complex.  The fee is minimal, like $3 for and hour and a half of play.   The park also has picnic and grills.  There are horse shoe pitching areas.  There is an area with basketball hoops which can also be used for volleyball.  Beyond the outfield of one of the ball diamond...

  Welcome to Kingman Two: Local Parks One of the most important things to me, in a community is the parks; the ball diamonds and recreation.  As I visit Kingman parks I hope to add information to this blog entry so as to remember what I like.  An unusual characteristic about Kingman parks is that many of them have covered playgrounds.  I understand the covers were put in in the past year--a testimony to the sunny summers in Kingman. Kingman Park  is off of Andy Divine/Route 66.  It is well situated with plenty of trees.  It sports a dog park that is well frequented.  The park also has a grassy play area with a backstop for a family game.  The park makes a nice rest area for any traveler going past.  Hubbs Park   is off of Fourth Street south of the railroad tracks and the train station.  This park highlights the Hubbs House which is the first in Kingman with siding.  It is now used as a head start.  The playground in ...