Keeping with Tradition... Meadow Park

Meadow Park is one of the smaller parks in the Elk River area. But, size alone does not constitute how much fun a family can have! On Tuesday we headed out to the park knowing that it would likely be our last "snow day" of the season. It just seemed fitting that we should enjoy the snow hill one last time before the snow left us for the season. And what a choice it was!

Our treks up and down the hill were filled with soggy wet sloshes, but the the snow was perfect to compact into a slick icy runway for sledders and young snowboarding wanna-be's (my son included). I am amazed even on the short hills how well some of the young ones can stand up on their boards and make it safely to the bottom.

Seriously wet in the 50 degree weather, but chilly due strictly to the fact that so much snow had turned to ice water... we had fun! We played with the neighbor boys out in their t-shirts, shorts and tennies. We watched as children biked up and down the street enjoying the coming of a new season.

This little park has given me more than a couple decades of fun (though it wasn't a park then - just a hill) and will continue to give families and children memories for some time to come.

My one wish for this small park would perhaps be better play equipment. It's settled with two swings, but routinely carries 5-6 youngsters. With some ingenuity and creativity I am certain that there would be a way to create a rocking playground for the area children and families to enjoy.

I also think that a picnic table or park bench would set nicely in our small park as we have many older walkers through the neighborhood during the daytime.

It's our start to our 2012 parks and recreation season! Are you with us? We are ready for some fun!!!