Friday, May 25, 2012

Playground in the Park

Good morning,

One of our recent mini road trips took us to Fernbank Park on the Ohio River, just West of Cincinnati.
The park has a wonderful play area for children that is safely fenced and secure so children can run and play.
 
I didn't get too close to take pictures of the children as I walked all the way around the play area to see the river, flowers, and tried to catch some images of birds.
Images of the river and flowers are to come.  I was not lucky today convincing the birds to hold still long enough for me, but I did enjoy their wonderful songs.
On around the big circle, past the restrooms, and back to the parking lot.

There is much more to see here.  My Honey and I did quite a bit of walking here on this beautiful day.  Fernbank Park is at the site of one of the locks on the Ohio River when a very complex lock system was built by the Army Corps of Engineers.  That lock system was obsolete as soon as it was complete so the locks are now gone at this spot, but some of the buildings remain.  More images to come.  :)

Best,
Lois
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15 comments:

  1. Jan n JerMay 25, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    My little grands would love this playground! Nice pics of a lovely place!

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  2. Yogi♪♪♪May 25, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Playgrounds now are very much more fun, imaginative, and safe compared to way back when.

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  3. angelaMay 25, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    Love going on these road trips with you. Thanks for sharing

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  4. EG CameraGirlMay 25, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    I always enjoy a well-maintained park.

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  5. momto8May 25, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    what a fun park! that would keep my kids entertained for hours.
    you guys have fun times together!

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  6. TexWisGirlMay 25, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    probably wise not to take photos of the kids at play. if i were a parent, i'd be worried...

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  7. dr momiMay 25, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    I have 7 grandchildren (of the 10) that would oooh and aahhh over that playground! :-)

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  8. MontanagirlMay 25, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    Looks like a fun place to visit - especially for the kids!!

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  9. ElaineMay 25, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    Looks like a wonderful park. Those old locks have gotten repurposed at a lot of places that we've visited. Hmmm, the lock system was obsolete as soon as it was complete--sounds like a government project today.

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  10. Vicki BosterMay 25, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    Lois - we have visited this area several times -- your photos are lovely. The park is truly a beautiful place. I love the arboretum there also.

    Are you still on your break?

    Vicki

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  11. Bob BushellMay 26, 2012 at 2:56 AM

    Beautiful playground.

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  12. Beatrice P. BoydMay 26, 2012 at 6:30 AM

    Lois, if we took our grandson to this park, it would be hard to get him to leave, but at least we would have some beautiful views to look at too.

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  13. Beatrice P. BoydMay 26, 2012 at 6:30 AM

    Lois, if we took our grandson to this park, it would be hard to get him to leave, but at least we would have some beautiful views to look at too.

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  14. SherryMay 26, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    You really have a talent for finding neat off-the-beaten-path places to visit.

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  15. Melbourne Australia PhotosMay 28, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    Great shots of this beautiful park, Lois.

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