One Park at a Time: A Ray of Hope in Trouble Times
Doesn’t seem like much, a parking lot filled with cars, but it might be the sign of the times.
I like parks of all sizes. They’re great places to explore.
I used to be one of the few who frequented parks. In thirty years, I’ve never had a problem finding a parking space. Summer of 2020 has been different.
Because of Covid, people have been working at home. They’ve been using their commute time to work to do something more productive, like going to the park with their family and/or walking their dogs.
Families come in all sizes, but there is a new kind of family on the trail these days, multigenerational families.
As in grandparents, parents, young children, and babies in their strollers, taking a leisurely walk together. I’ve mostly seen them in neighborhood parks. It’s a fun sight to see.
Sorry to say I do not have a multigenerational family photo. Most people are not interested in having a stranger take their picture and post it on a blog they’ve never heard of before.
So, you’ll have to take my word for it. 😇
Time outside in the park can give anyone a ray of of hope in trouble times.
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An interesting observation, Phyllis. But it is a healthy choice these folks are making and they are spending time together. Great.
I agree. I don’t even mind sharing my parks with them. ha. 😏
These days, parks are life-savers for many, I suppose. The lockdown can be extremely claustrophobic and the park suddenly offers so much freedom and space. I hope you still enjoy your walks and relax in the park despite more people and big families frequenting it, too.
I don’t mind sharing. 😁
I’m glad they are introducing their families to the great outdoors.