My January challenge is to get outside, even when the weather plunges back to normal, even when my classroom recaptures my days next week. In thirty one days, I’ll find thirty one parks and document the outdoor beauty that even winter can’t hide.
It’s winter, it’s cold — at least it’s generally expected to be. New Year’s Day was actually sunny and really nice. A soup buffet and game day plan with my sister’s family, turned into open the deck door to let in some air, then take a walk to the park down the street.
With my five year old nephew in tow, the playground was the most important feature of this trip. The day was sunny and barely cool. The kids’ coats scattered like the autumn leaves as they dashed for swings, and slides, and climbing structures. A paved wooded trail circles two playgrounds, a community center, pool, and summer concert stage.
The park memorializes Mary Lee Payne Gentry, whose historic house is available for tours on the grounds.
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