A stroll through Washington Park
Look for my Sunday column about the reinvigorated virtues of Pasadena's Washington Park, historic acreage designed in the 1920s by two of the greatest Southern California landscapers and recently recovered from graffiti-ville by a group effort spearheaded by neighbors:
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Lookin Good. A great park with wind protected tennis courts and good restaurant across the street.
Posted by: Tom Joyce | May 16, 2008 10:09 PM
During the 70's Washington park had much more foliage. As a matter of fact we would spend the whole day there playing hide and go seek. The area around the bridge was the best for the old classic. Unfortunately, when drugs became prevalent, the character of the park changed and much of the shrubbery had to be removed. I like the progress that's been made.
Posted by: doggalum | May 18, 2008 6:46 AM
I grew up on Howard Street. My sisters and I used to ride our bikes down to the park and play the whole day there. The photos brought back great memories.
Thanks!
Posted by: angelbec | May 19, 2008 12:51 PM
You were a fact checker at Rolling Stone? That is so cool.
Posted by: Mary Kathleen O'Looney | May 23, 2008 11:47 AM
I was at the park just this morning and so many memories came back to me. I love what you have done to the park, but, I too remember the lush foilage and the many hiding places in the park. My brother, sisters and I would run around the park for hours. I hope that you can maintain it. What have done is fantastic.
Posted by: kevin morning | June 1, 2008 10:25 PM