sharing the commons

I think that our local parks show how our community can be resilient. They are places that have a gathering of the young and old for outdoor activities and gathering. By having places in a community to gather outside the home we are able to check in on our neighbors and each other in a casual way. It also allows people to spend more active times outside resulting in healthier communities. 

The photographs above were taken at Kit Carson park. This area has open space for gatherings, practices for sports and meditation, as well as a walking path, three baseball/softball fields, sand volleyball courts, basketball courts, and a playground for different ages of children. It also includes picnic areas.

The 2nd two photographs are of Fred Baca Park. This park has basketball courts, picnic areas, open space for athletics and playgrounds for different ages. It also have a paved track and a nature walking path for seasonal hikes.

Contributed by Darah Spencer, April 2015