Thursday, July 16, 2009

Valley of the Moon Park (92)


7-15-09: Valley of the Moon Park (92)

Directions:
  • Debarr headed west (Debarr becomes 15th Ave.)
  • Turn left on E St.
  • E St. curves onto 17th Ave.
  • Park is on the left-hand side of 17th Ave.
OR
  • Northern Lights headed west.
  • Right on Arctic.
  • Arctic curves to become 17th Ave.
  • Park is on right-hand side of 17th Ave.
Features:
  • several play structures with slides
  • two baby swings and two regular swings (maybe more, I forgot to count)
  • bike trails
  • creek
  • covered picnic area
  • several picnic tables outside of covered area
  • several park benches
  • nice scenery
  • two port-a-potties
Negatives:
  • rocks and sand
  • usually quite busy

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Fish Creek Park (161)


7-14-09: Kiwani's Fish Creek Park (161)

Directions:
  • Northern Lights headed west
  • Turn left on Minnesota.
  • Turn right on Spenard.
  • Turn right on Turnagain Blvd. E.
  • Park is on right hand side of street.
Features:
  • one baby swing and one regular swing
  • large play structure with several slides
  • covered picnic area
  • ok parking lot
  • pretty big grassy area
Negatives:
  • not sure if it's a good area of town or not
  • no restroom
  • rocks and sand