Lions Park, College Place WA

Garrison Creek, Lions Park, College Place WA                       © Diane B. Reed

Spring is waiting in the wings and our backyard, Lions Park, is beginning to bustle with activity. The baseball field has come out of hibernation and is frequented by eager young players. Impromptu soccer games and frisbee matches materialize as soon as the sun appears. A few kids are already trying their luck at angling, and the playground is busy. The park is a wonderful resource for young and old alike.

Garrison Creek                                   © Diane B. Reed

Garrison Creek wends its way from Fort Walla Walla Park along a natural area, flows into the pond in Lions Park, and continues on its way toward the Walla Walla River. The creek provides a wildlife corridor that attracts birds and animals to its hidden recesses.

"Double Swirl" by Andrew Carson                   © Diane B. Reed

This little gem of a park combines nature, fishing (for kids under 14), birdwatching, sports fields, a playground, and art. A kinetic sculpture titled "Double Swirl" by Andrew Carson which was given to the city for the park several years ago fascinates young and old alike as it moves in the breezes.

A nice backyard, indeed.