You're driving along the coast in LEGO City, looking at the bright blue water, and then you hit it. Crescent Park. It's one of those zones in LEGO City Undercover Crescent Park that looks small on the map but feels like a massive scavenger hunt once you actually step out of the car. Most players just breeze through here during the story missions, maybe grabbing a couple of easy bricks, but if you're aiming for that 100% completion badge, this park is going to be your best friend and your worst enemy for a solid hour.
Honestly, it's one of the most relaxing spots in the game. You've got the trees, the ocean view, and that giant ferry terminal looming over everything. But don't let the scenery fool you. The developers tucked a surprising amount of collectibles into the nooks and crannies of this greenery. If you're missing that one last Gold Brick or a character token, it’s probably hidden behind a tree or stuck on a ledge you didn't think you could reach.
Why Crescent Park is More Than Just a Pretty View
Most people think of the park as just a transition zone between Uptown and Bright Lights Plaza. It's easy to see why. There aren't many huge buildings here. It's mostly grass. But for completionists, LEGO City Undercover Crescent Park represents a dense concentration of activities. You've got the tea cups ride, the ferry terminal, and those annoying little challenges that pop up when you least expect them.
The park is essentially the "green lung" of the city. Because it's so open, you can't just follow a hallway to find items. You have to look up. You have to look under the docks. You even have to consider the water. I remember spending twenty minutes looking for a single Pig Return because I kept walking past the spot where the cannon was supposed to be. It’s those little details that make this area a bit of a puzzle.
The Ferry Terminal is the anchor here. It’s huge. It's metallic. It sticks out like a sore thumb against the trees. This is where a lot of the verticality comes into play. If you aren't using your Astronaut jetpack or the Farmer’s chicken glide, you're going to miss half the stuff hidden on the roof structures.
Breaking Down the Big Collectibles
Let's talk about the Gold Bricks first. You need them. Everyone needs them. In Crescent Park, they aren't just handed to you.
One of the most iconic parts of this area is the Tea Cup ride. It’s bright, it spins, and it’s a classic LEGO set piece. To get the Gold Brick here, you usually have to fix the ride or interact with the nearby kiosks. It sounds simple. It is simple. But it’s the kind of simple that's easy to overlook when you're busy trying to find a Super Brick worth 10,000 points.
Speaking of Super Bricks, Crescent Park is a goldmine if you know where to look. There’s a massive "Super Build" at the ferry terminal. If you haven't built the Ferry yet, you're missing out on a huge chunk of the game's transport system. Building it requires a hefty amount of bricks, but the payoff is worth it for the percentage jump alone.
Then there are the character tokens. Have you found the Horce token yet? Or maybe the Priscilla Poodle? These aren't just random names; they are part of the charm that makes the LEGO City universe feel lived-in. Some of these are locked behind "Free Run" trials. These trials are basically parkour courses. You start at a glowing icon, and then you have to sprint, jump, and slide through a series of markers before the timer hits zero.
The trick with the Crescent Park Free Run? Don't overthink the jumps. The LEGO physics can be a bit floaty. If you try to be too precise, you'll fall off a railing and have to start all over again. Just keep your momentum.
The Hidden Details You Probably Missed
- The Coffee Shops: There are small stands around the park. Smashing them or interacting with them often triggers a hidden counter. Smash three, get a brick. That's the LEGO law.
- The Trees: Not all trees are just decoration. Some can be climbed, and others have items hidden directly behind their trunks, obscured by the camera angle.
- Under the Boardwalk: Everyone walks on top of the wooden planks near the water. Hardly anyone checks underneath. There’s often a silver or blue stud trail leading to something better.
- The Astronaut Chests: You'll see those shiny boxes that require the Astronaut disguise. There's a notable one near the cliffs that people often skip because they don't want to switch outfits.
Mastering the Ferry Terminal
The Ferry Terminal is the most complex structure in the LEGO City Undercover Crescent Park district. It’s got multiple levels. You have the ground floor where the cars pull in, the waiting area, and then the actual boarding ramp.
To get to the very top, you’re going to need the Grapple Gun (Police disguise) and likely the Jetpack. There is a Red Brick—one of the most valuable items in the game—often associated with these types of major landmarks. Red Bricks unlock the cheats, like "Studs x2" or "Fast Build." If you’re playing without these, you’re basically doing chores. Find the Red Brick in this zone as early as possible. It changes the way you play the rest of the game.
The terminal also serves as a fast-travel point. Once you build the ferry, you can jump across the map. It saves so much time. Driving is fun, sure, but when you're trying to wrap up the last 5% of the game, you just want to get where you're going.
Dealing with the "Pig Return" and "Alien Capture"
Crescent Park has its share of the recurring side-missions. The Pig Return mission here is notorious because the pig is usually somewhere high up or tucked away in a corner of the park that has no business having a pig. You’ll need the Farmer disguise. You find the pig, you put it in the cannon, and you fire it back to the farm. It’s ridiculous. It’s LEGO.
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Then there’s the Alien Capture. You’ll find a Astro-terminal, call down a UFO, and then have to chase a little green guy around the park. My advice? Don't try to catch him on foot if he gets a head start. Use a small, fast vehicle or the Police disguise's grapple to close the distance.
The Best Vehicles to Use in Crescent Park
Since the park has a lot of off-road sections and narrow paths, bringing a massive bus or a fire truck is a terrible idea. You’ll get stuck on a bench. It's frustrating.
Instead, stick to the motorcycles or the smaller sports cars. Better yet, use the Mover. It’s small, nimble, and can weave through the trees. If you’re doing the "Vehicle Theft" missions (where you have to deliver a car to a certain spot while being chased by cops), the open layout of Crescent Park gives you plenty of room to dodge. Just watch out for the water. LEGO cars don't swim. They explode. Well, they disassemble. Same thing.
Common Frustrations and How to Fix Them
A lot of players get stuck at 98% in this region. Why? Usually, it's a "Boulder" or a "Silver Statue."
- Boulders: You need the Miner disguise to break these. There's one tucked near the rocky edges of the park.
- Silver Statues: You need the Robber disguise and the Ray Gun (or dynamite) to deal with these.
- Flowers: There are often "Color Swapper" puzzles. If you see a bunch of grey flowers, you need the Farmer disguise with a specific color loaded into your gun. Paint them all, and a Gold Brick appears.
It’s easy to forget which disguise does what when you're tired. Just remember: Blue is Police, Red is Robber, Green is Farmer, Yellow is Construction, White is Astronaut, Brown is Miner, and Orange is Fireman. If you see something you can't interact with, you're wearing the wrong clothes.
Strategy for 100% Completion
If you want to clear LEGO City Undercover Crescent Park efficiently, don't do it during the main story. Wait.
Wait until you have unlocked every single disguise and every ability. There is nothing more annoying than finding a hidden chest and realizing you don't have the Rex Fury strength handle or the Astronaut's jetpack yet. You’ll just have to drive all the way back later.
Start from the Ferry Terminal and work your way inland. Sweep the coastline first. Then move into the wooded areas. Finish with the challenges like the Free Run and the Time Trials. This way, you aren't crisscrossing the park fifty times.
Actionable Next Steps for Players
- Check the Ferry Roof: Take the elevator or grapple up. There's almost always a high-value collectible sitting on the vents.
- Bring the Miner: There are several rocky outcroppings near the tunnels leading out of the park. Smash everything that looks like a dark rock.
- Watch the Compass: If you have the "Collectible Finder" Red Brick active, pay attention to the little arrows on the screen. In Crescent Park, they often point "down," indicating something is hidden in the subway or under a bridge.
- Fix the Telescope: There are telescopes along the walkway. Look through them. Sometimes just looking through a telescope triggers a "viewpoint" completion that counts toward your total.
- The Statue Hunt: Look for any statue of a city official. Most of them can be destroyed for a secret.
Crescent Park isn't the hardest area in LEGO City Undercover, but it requires a keen eye. It’s a place where the game rewards you for slowing down and actually looking at the environment instead of just floor-boarding your car toward the next mission marker. Grab your scanner, switch to your favorite disguise, and start smashing benches. Those Gold Bricks aren't going to find themselves.