Last Friday, Ward said he wanted to get out of the house because he hadn't been outside for a week except to take the trashcan to the curb one morning. I was surprised because I had been out several times to go to work and hadn't noticed that he hadn't gone anywhere. So he could get out of the house, we took the afternoon off and went exploring in a new-to-us park. We were looking for something with paved paths since anything else would have probably been either icy, muddy, or both. I layered up and survived was warm against the cold wind, but true to form, Ward found it invigorating.
Here are a few pictures from our walk.
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| We visited Baker Park which is in the middle of the small city of Frederick. In case you can't read the sign, "Baker Park, Opened June 3, 1927. To provide wholesome recreation for the people, safe, sane amusement for the children, this park is dedicated to the welfare of the community." I wonder what "sane amusement" is. |
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| There is a 70' bell tower honoring Joseph Baker who is the park's namesake. It has 49 carillon bells and they give concerts on Sunday. |
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| The park also houses a large amphitheater. |
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| It is mostly known for housing band concerts, but obviously gives a nod to theater. |
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| Adjacent to Baker Park is the linear park that we have visited before. |
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| We saw colorful sculptures... |
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| ...as well as the colorful boat display we visited a couple of months ago at night when they were all lit up. We saw a whole different set of details during the daytime. |
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| And what park visit would be complete without seeing ducks? |
