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Wed. October 25, 2006, 07:16am PDT
Tacoma's Fall Colors ~ Wapato Lake
Yet another local park I hadn't visited until last Sunday was Wapato Park [ map ]. We headed there after taking photos on North Union and out at Snake Lake and were treated to more than just some fall color. Aside from the toxic green algae making cool swirls on the surface Wapato Lake itself there were some great examples of color along the edges of the park. Also on the water were plenty of birds including a cormorant, a few ducks, plenty of over [human] fed geese, and even a total tease of a heron. We spent plenty of room on our memory cards on that heron and enjoyed a bit of a chat with some likely frequent visitors of the park who nearly knew these birds on a first-name basis.
Joel has also posted his pick of pictures from the day. Link to Joel's photos
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10/25/2006 @ 10:10am
So toxic, but so pretty. Wapato Park could use a clean up all around. It's a beautiful park, but it's been beat on. Some of the areas near the rear of the park are full on sketchy-sketch. Drop more head's up next time, maybe I'd be down for shooting.
by sparkrobot
10/25/2006 @ 10:22am
there was talk several days in advance for doing this :)
Actually, the neighborhoods immediately bordering Wapato Park are quite nice. It's when you go further out that the area gets worse. I used to deliver pizza in that part of the city and know the area pretty well...
by Joel Parker
10/25/2006 @ 10:35am
Will do, spark. There was a sign posted about rennovation via the bond issue money of the boat house. Seems kinda' moot to bring back paddle boat or kayak rentals if the water is toxic. I guess a little TLC all around couldn't hurt though.
by KevinFreitas
10/25/2006 @ 1:05pm
Days? I need weeks! Or an RSS reader in my brain. :) I live in South T Joel, I know what you mean about the neighborhoods. We've been through the park and just seen some undesireable, uh, stuff in the past.
by sparkrobot
10/25/2006 @ 3:59pm
oh indeed... the park definitely lends itself to certain things.
I grew up in south Tacoma and used to ride my bike over to the park back when you could still swim in the lake (not sure if it was safe.. but people did it anyway :). The facilities look so run down there now.. it really feels like more time's passed than really has.
by Joel Parker