A walk in the park
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
Eugene, Oregon
May 15, 2018 5:06pm CST
There are a number of parks here in our fair city, but in springtime, none can compare with Hendricks Park on a hill overlooking the city. It has a native plant garden, but the big attraction is the blooming flowers: rhododendrons (mostly), dogwood, bleeding heart and many I can't name.
On Sunday the place was a bit crowded, but we went early. The Friends of Hendricks Park group was helping with parking and it was a beautiful sunny day.
Are there many parks where you live?
I took a lot of photos and above is one of my favorites
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
16 May 18
Now that's a pretty spectacular flowerful path! There are lots of parks around L.A. and in the Valley . . . but out here many are keeping up a drought tolerant landscape. When flowers bloom in our botanical gardens, it's really pretty but eventually they get fried in the super heat.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
16 May 18
Oh yes, I recall the heat there. We will get plenty of it in July and August, I'm sure.
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@DeborahDiane (40849)
• Laguna Woods, California
16 May 18
@much2say - We live in Orange County and I told James the same thing. We have nice gardens, but not as lush as the one in his photo.
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
16 May 18
@DeborahDiane I miss the colors we used to have in the gardens/parks many years ago when we used to have tons more rain. We might still catch a moment of California "lush" early on, but not for long. Are gardens more drought tolerant like us out in the OC these days?
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@DeborahDiane (40849)
• Laguna Woods, California
16 May 18
@JamesHxstatic - Oh my gosh that is a beautiful park! How wonderful that you and Anne can stroll there!! We have parks in our area, of course, but few are as landscaped as much as the one in your photo!
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
17 May 18
@DeborahDiane Oh great! I will do that. She is well, I hope.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
16 May 18
It really is a beautiful place.
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@DeborahDiane (40849)
• Laguna Woods, California
16 May 18
@JamesHxstatic - It looks like a lovely, peaceful place to walk. By the way, you may want to check out my new post about the book which our former member, Elizabeth Wallace, just posted. She wanted me to tell everyone about it!
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
15 May 18
That does look like a lovely trail.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
16 May 18
That is too bad. They must be pretty nice to attract so many people.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
25 May 18
I envy you. We have a park that I visited a couple of years ago but from your description ours is nothing compared to yours.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
26 May 18
@JamesHxstatic Everything that I have seen in the US when I visited there is well planned.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
26 May 18
@allknowing I wonder about that sometimes.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
26 May 18
Yes, I know we are lucky here.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
26 May 18
It does seem that Oregon is a lovely place to live.
We have sufficient parks here, now just need the time to go and enjoy!
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
26 May 18
@JamesHxstatic Yes we do!
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
26 May 18
Time is always a problem. We have to make recreation a priority.
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@LadyDuck (502653)
• Italy
16 May 18
@JamesHxstatic I love gardenias and azaleas.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
16 May 18
Those are beautiful flowers as well.
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@Marilynda1225 (91127)
• United States
18 May 18
That looks like a gorgeous place for a walk. So pretty
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@Marilynda1225 (91127)
• United States
20 May 18
@JamesHxstatic We have some nice parks here but nothing that has blooming flowers like that
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
20 May 18
@Marilynda1225 They won't last too long unfortunately.
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
20 May 18
It really is @Marilynda, and it is at its peak in May.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
20 May 18
@JamesHxstatic It is great, but I avoid it due to spiders and snakes this time of year.
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
17 May 18
Thank you, this one is rather hilly as well.
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
18 May 18
@JamesHxstatic Up and down hills is a good work out.
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@maximax8 (31042)
• United Kingdom
16 May 18
That is a lovely photo with all those flowers. I have a park which I love to visit. It is one in my local town which has a presenters garden with a tropical look to it. There is an ornamental garden with pretty plants and rocks. There is a grand looking fountain and a war memorial. The park goes up a hill which is steep further on. I like to see the trees with golden leaves in the autumn. In summer that park puts up special events for all the family. Spring is stunning with all the yellow flowers which brighten my day.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
17 May 18
Well cared-for parks are an oasis of peace for us all.
@luisadannointed (11847)
• Philippines
20 May 18
Wow that is so beautiful... yes, but I was not able to come often. They are a bit far, and those with beautiful garden have entrance fee... a cheaper one, but I rather stay at home.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
20 May 18
This is a lovely public park maintained by city government and volunteers. We are fortunate to have it.
@suni51 (3431)
• India
20 May 18
I have a park in front of my house in India and I have a great park in front and in the back of my house in Sydney and luckily for me all the parks are maintained properly. Incidentally when in India I go to a different park every morning about 10 km from my house for jogging, running and especially for joining the yoga activities for years without fail.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
20 May 18
That sounds wonderful. I like yoga a lot and want to get into another class.
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@caopaopao (12395)
• China
17 May 18
Wow, so beautiful flowers. I like them very much. There are several parks near my home. There are also many plants in the nearest park. Many people go there to exercise. But there are many green plants and few flowers there.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
17 May 18
As long as there are plants of some kind, it helps calm the mind.
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
17 May 18
Thank you, Parks are important for communities.
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