When I was younger I saw Slater Park just as a park; a place where I can run free, climb trees, and fish. Now I see that is serves for a much greater purpose. Green space is beneficial to our mind and overall health. Green space is created so we have that option to escape cities and relax. That's the reason why parks are built in urban areas.
What surprised me? I was actually surprised at the fact that on such a cold and windy day there were a fair amount of people still using the space. I started at the lake and there were 11 cars so there has to be at least 11 people here besides me. It was 46 degrees outside but sitting by water and with a strong wind it felt like it was 30. Also I am interested to see how the weather and the winter season will effect the overall use of the park. The number of people that were there just two weeks ago drastically changed. Usually when its freezing outside people tend to stay inside all bundled up and warm. So as the season goes on I want to monitor those changes.
What intrigued me? I have noticed that people respect and care for this park for the simple fact that there is no graffiti in the park. Usually in urban settings the small parks and playground areas are covered by tags, most of them not even appealing to the eye. I can go to the other near by playgrounds in Pawtucket and Central Falls and the place is tagged in every spot possible. Considering that I draw and paint, if your going to tag a space at least make it visually appealing, that's just my opinion. But I've never seen graffiti in Slater. I'm thinking that because some of the places are "hidden" in the woods and there is no direct site from the street it wouldn't make a great tag spot to begin with. The other parks there are direct lines of sight from multiple streets so its seen everywhere and by everyone. Having places out in the open is the best was to display work.
What disturbed me? Nothing really at the park disturbed me but a thought I had in class did. When I was younger I was told to go outside, get dirty, and don't come home until dinner or until a parent called out for me. Sometimes I would just be outside just to not be confined by four walls. Now people are to into their electronics, cell phones, laptops, and video game consuls to even want to go outside. Sometimes I am guilty of doing the same but I still managed at least taking a walk a couple times a week. I'm thinking in the long term there could or will be less and less people enjoying the outdoors.
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