Even though its a bit chilly today its definitely Spring outside! My flowers are in full bloom, birds are chirping outside my bedroom window (a bit annoying if you’re trying to sleep in but none the less the birds are cheerful), and the city parks are crowded. My job free morning consisted of a nice workout at the gym then a walk at Sugarhouse park with a good friend and her cute kids, then I met up with another friend at Liberty Park for a picnic lunch. Lots of parks for one day but I can’t imagine a better place to be instead of in front of a computer! What you’ll find a Sugarhouse Park: cute moms in full work-out wear with their kids around the play ground, lots of runners around the park loop (great runner spot if you’re okay with running a few hills), groups playing volleyball and picnicking, and love-birds laying in the grass under the trees. A very normal park image if you can envision. And for a bit of a contrast..here is what you might see at Liberty Park: rollerbladers and the occasional hockey player (in full gear) blading around the park, lots and lots of kids some without clothes on in the fountains, random paddle boats, an even more random ferris wheel, the tie die shirt vendor, glass sculptor vendor, food vendors, vintage cars cruising, tight rope walkers, and if you’re lucky, the flame thrower. I think I prefer the latter, never being able to predict what I’ll see at the park is always exciting! But even with my love for Liberty Park but I can’t help but feel a bit out of place sometimes, like today when I couldn’t decipher the food being sold by a street vendor. It looked like a mango on a stick but with paprika sprinkled on top?? When I asked what he was selling I discovered we had no common language so we just smiled and laughed. There was also some cheeto looking things shaped like the core of a fruit being handed out in clear plastic bags…where am I? Maybe next time I’ll just go for it and taste for myself. I mean it can’t be bad right? Liberty Park also has a cafe that is pretty nice for brunch on the weekends. And they have a concession stand with some pretty sweet options for a casual lunch. On your way out of the Park pick up a tasty shaved ice on the North end of Liberty. 
This weekend we started on our garden in the backyard. We picked up some old railroad ties so that it can be above ground with quality organic soil and I’m still tending to my stubborn seeds who don’t want to grow much. We’ll see how this whole gardening thing goes. Meanwhile, my plants in the front yard are in full bloom.
Spring at the local Parks
Reviewed by Becky
I love running at Liberty park because it is usually pretty shaded. Glad you are out and about enjoying Spring. I am jealous!