It wasn't anything like what we had imagined. There were some ball courts, and a long gravel-paved arcade with trees and a fountain. But almost all of the huge green triangle on our map was completely fenced off--inaccessible to the public. No play equipment either. We were disappointed.
But we explored a bit more and eventually stumbled our way into this unusual place at the south end of the arcade.
To me, it looks like someone's ill-fated attempt to create either a very small, shallow lake or a rather large pool. It's filled with sand, but it still looks like it ought to be filled with water. Anyway, it's doubtless the biggest sand box I've ever seen. Obviously, kids love playing in the sand, scampering up the faux banks made of cement and sliding right back down again.Someday, I'd like to be allowed into the areas that are fenced off. I'd enjoy walking the paths that are visible from satellite images of the city. If you're interested, you can read a bit about the park's history on this wikipedia page.
Looks like a dry oasis.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly doesn't look the way I picture a pine forest! But as you say, kids LOVE playing in sand... which is why I have to frequently sweep the floors after pulling off my daughters' shoes.
ReplyDeleteMaybe a PALM forest?
ReplyDeleteMy little grandson would want to use those ramps for his skateboard. But sand sounds a lot safer and softer.
Right! Unfortunately, the section with the pines is fenced off.
ReplyDeleteLast night, on tv here, on a documentary called 'Australia Story' they screened the story of a young lass (24) who was a Major in the army who went with the UN to Lebanon in 2006. It is continued next week. It is a very moving story. I thought of you all the way through it.
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