Five years ago (where does the time go?!), I referenced a future park in
this post, so I thought it was time to post an update.
They recently opened that park. It's been semi-open for awhile, but most of it was blocked off by fences until just last month. They've got a lot going on here. Recreational paths, sidewalks, playgrounds, a splash pad, a band shell, basketball courts, pickelball/tennis courts, baseball fields, picnic shelters, bathrooms, an "athletic play field" which I assume is going to be used for soccer, and a small pond that will eventually have a fishing pier. They also have some small native plantings, but nothing too impressive so far.
Similarly to what I said in my post from 5 years ago, I think it'll be great for the community. Obviously, there's a lot of stuff here for a lot of people. There really isn't anything else like this in the immediate area, so I'm sure a lot of people will be taking advantage.
Although, my worry about more noise and human activity in the neighboring wooded park is becoming a reality. They paved a pathway through the wooded neighboring park to this park - which is great, I've ridden my bike on it multiple times, but the formerly quiet, peaceful park is no long going to be that way. I've already been seeing an uptick in people. I will definitely miss the old days of visiting this quiet park.
Also, when I rode my bike through tonight, a Cooper's hawk flew out from a small tree and nearly flew right into me. It was literally within 6 feet of hitting me.
