Hi friends! 
Tonight I’d like to talk about something very special to me. 


Public/urban park space! 


What on earth would we do without our parks? Reading on a lazy park bench on a Sunday afternoon with a coffee perched on the armrest…strolling along woodsy paths with your mother, friend, or boyfriend… sprawled out on a blanket sharing a picnic of pears and yummy bread or cheese and wine… “studying” all afternoon while really soaking up that last ray of sunshine before fall… bird watching, soccer playing, and fresh air.


What on earth is not to like?


Locally, some of my favorite “urban” parks are Loring Park (before dark…), Tower Hill Park, Calhoun (it’s a love-hate thing…), St. Anthony Main, and the Mississippi/Summit commons.


Nationally and internationally, I’ve often sought out the green space within cities, and throughout my travels have seen some pretty neat spaces! I could go on about this for forever, but I’ll try to rein myself in since we all have better things to do…

Parc Guell- Barcelona, Spain This Gaudi park looks like a Dr. Seuss book…

(Mission) Dolores Park, San Francisco CA We ran into a baby hawk here. yikes.

Parque del Buen Retiro- Madrid, Spain This is the glass house/castle, my favorite spot in this huge city park

Central Park, NYC Cobblestones along the eastern border of the park

Other favorites with no suitable photos:


-Golden Gate Park, San Francisco CA- a wonderful afternoon watching a soccer game, happening upon an old acquaintance of Man-go-round’s, and playing around in the audience of a drum circle


-Hyde Park, London- My first experience with “soapboxing.” Classic


and more!


What neat green areas have you experienced among the hustle and bustle of a city?
What do you like to do when you discover one on vacation or in your own town?


I’m off daydreaming about Springtime and picnics now!
Meri