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Parks and Playgrounds

Dan Antion
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Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge this week is “Parks and Playgrounds” and anyone who follows this blog knows I visit a few parks on a regular basis. The challenge for me is to mix it up a bit for you guys. Let’s see how I do.

The fountain at Point State Park in Pittsburgh. At this location in the water, it’s hard to know what river you are in.
This used to be my favorite park in Bridgeville. Although, it didn’t have a skate park then. Chartiers Creek passes on the side of this park and frequently floods into it.
Cook School Park
My elementary school was torn down, but at least they made it into a park. That’s Faith trolling for photos at Cook School Park.
The playground
Maddie is inspecting the new ride in the playground.
Reflection of playground equipment
The Tadpole Playground and the Frog Pond are two children’s playgrounds inside the Boston Common. I was walking by on my way to catch a train.
I know I’ve shared this before, but I really like that the town has kept this playground.
Normally, this is a nice little play area along the river.
The boathouse at Riverside Park on a foggy day.
Fire sunrise in the park
Keney Clock Tower Park – northeast entrance gate
New Years Eve 2003 – the small pond in Central Park had just been restored.
The park is designed to match the Hartford city skyline, the nearby Capitol building and Memorial Arch
This is the flag at Great River Park, behind ice covered trees.
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50 responses to “Parks and Playgrounds”

  1. willowdot21 Avatar
    willowdot21

    Fantastic photos 💜💜💜

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Willow!

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      1. willowdot21 Avatar
        willowdot21

        A pleasure 💜

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  2. hilarymb Avatar
    hilarymb

    Hi Dan – good to see Maddie wanting to be Queen animal on the roundabout! Fun designs for various kids etc … and interesting range of photos – cheers Hilary

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Hilary. Maddie always had to check out new things in “her” park.

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  3. Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread Avatar
    Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

    Nice playgrounds with nice, catchy names.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Judy. Enjoy the dry week!

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  4. Dave Astor Avatar
    Dave Astor

    Great and varied park/playground pix, Dan! Love the “honorary” horse in one of them. :-)

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Dave. She was certain she could improve any picture.

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      1. Dave Astor Avatar
        Dave Astor

        Ha! 😂

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  5. Rivergirl Avatar
    Rivergirl

    You can’t beat a good park when you live in the city. They’re a pure oasis.
    But… but… no bunnies.
    😰

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      Dan Antion

      Thanks. Sorry about the lack of bunnies. They’re still running around. I’ll have some on Wednesday.

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  6. Oddment Avatar
    Oddment

    Thank you! What a great assortment of seasons and places to play! I love playgrounds and I’m in awe of what they’ve become these days. I particularly love that playground for the tadpoles — places for little legs are the best for entertainment!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      The remarkable thing about the Tadpole Playground is that it’s in the heart of Boston. I’m sure developers would love to get their hands on that plot of land.

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      1. Oddment Avatar
        Oddment

        Well, hands off, I say! Playground land is consecrated. Not only for the sake of the children, but for the sake of the adults who need to be reminded.

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  7. Murphy’s Law Avatar
    Murphy’s Law

    Sweet Maddie making sure all is safe and sound for the kids! Priceless!

    All these playgrounds are super, well thought out, well maintained and hopefully well used.

    Wouldja look at Faith looking like a school girl herself!

    Love the shot of Old Glory behind the icy branches.

    Hope this turns out to be a great week for you Dan.
    Ginger

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Ginger. I thought maybe the ice covered branches would make the heat easier to take. It doesn’t seem to be working.

      Maddie was wearing her favorite vest that day, so it must have been cold in that park, too.

      Faith was being introduced to my childhood area on that trip. We’ve been going back ever since.

      I hope you have a great week, Ginger. No rain in the forecast, but warm.

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  8. Charlie Logan Avatar
    Charlie Logan

    Great pictures Dan!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Charlie!

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  9. GP Avatar
    GP

    The entrance to Keney Clock Tower Park I almost had mistaken it for a gate to a cemetery. Still a show of class.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      That little park does look like a cemetery, GP.

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  10. Liz Gauffreau Avatar
    Liz Gauffreau

    You have a good variety of park shots here! I’ve always enjoyed going to parks.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Liz. Parks are a welcome sight in any city or town.

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      1. Liz Gauffreau Avatar
        Liz Gauffreau

        You’re welcome, Dan.

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  11. Kim Smyth Avatar
    Kim Smyth

    Faith was looking like a school girl indeed!
    Nice park pics!
    PS: I’ve yet to get your last book, but I promise, when I’m done with my stack of TBR!!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Don’t worry, Kim. I appreciate being in the list. I know how big mine is.

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  12. John Hric Avatar
    John Hric

    Great parks! Happy Monday

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Happy Monday, John. I hope you have a great week.

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  13. lois Avatar
    lois

    Wonderful photos, Dan. The two I especially like–except for Maddie’s photos, which always take first place for me–are the two reflection photos. The 2003 NYE photo is so pretty, but the playground equipment–what a capture!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Lois. Other than my own, I really like reflections. I didn’t see Maddie in the thumbnail when I picked that image, but I remember her having to check out the new item.

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      1. lois Avatar
        lois

        ‘Other than my own’…same! 😁

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  14. Teagan Riordain Geneviene Avatar
    Teagan Riordain Geneviene

    This is a marvelous collection of photos, Dan. That fountain is a sight for dry, over-heated eyes. I like the composition of the clock tower park gate a lot. Hugs.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Teagan. I wish I could send the spray from that fountain to your house for the afternoon. I appreciate your comment about the clock tower. I hope your week is off to a good start.

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  15. circadianreflections Avatar
    circadianreflections

    They all look like great parks to play in or walk about in. You did great with the challenge, Dan.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Deborah. The challenge for me was to find picture other than Veterans Park, where I walk every day ;-)

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  16. Cee Neuner Avatar
    Cee Neuner

    I so adore Maddie checking out the new ride. Dan, what wonderful and fun photos you have for us this week :D :D

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Cee. These were fun to search for. Maddie wasn’t comfortable with change.

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  17. quiall Avatar
    quiall

    Urban parks are like a pause button in big city life.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      They are, Pam. They are treasures.

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  18. dweezer19 Avatar
    dweezer19

    Oh how I love parks! So good to see you and Faith,Dan. That merry go round with the hobby horses made me woozy. What a directional mental contradiction! 😂Sweet Maddie.❤️

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I used to live rides that went every which way. Not anymore. But I love that we have things for the kids.

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  19. dweezer19 Avatar
    dweezer19

    Or looking at it again, does it just bounce?

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      That one bounces

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  20. Ally Bean Avatar
    Ally Bean

    I’ve been to Point State Park in Pittsburgh! I think this might be the first time I’ve been somewhere you’ve featured on your blog. This makes unreasonably happy.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      That makes me happy, too.

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  21. Jennie Avatar
    Jennie

    Maddie inspecting the playground got me, so did the fire sunset and the iron gate. You did a great job on the prompt, Dan!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Jennie. The picture with Maddie got me, too. I didn’t see her at first.

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      1. Jennie Avatar
        Jennie

        You’re welcome, Dan. I bet it did. ❤️

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  22. robertawrites235681907 Avatar
    robertawrites235681907

    HI Dan, very nice park pictures. I rarely visit parks other than game parks or reserves.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      But those game parks and reserves are amazing, Robbie!

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