White Rock Lake, Dallas – 2

Happy Earth Day! White Rock Lake is home to flora and fauna that boost the happy.

A pair of coots

The coot’s white bill and dark feathers and its bobbing motions make it Chaplinesque.

The Filter Building sits on the southwest bank of White Rock Lake.

The Filter Building once housed a system to purify lake water for city consumption. In the 1950s, the city began to rely on its other lakes for water, so the Filter Building stopped serving its original function. Today you can rent it for private and corporate events.

Glad they left the name and the very cool sign untouched.

Mauve magic of Texas mountain laurel

Coot stalking

The white structure is a boat garage.

The water looks fine. Let’s go.

I took these pictures one misty morning last month. Here’s a sunny day post on White Rock Lake from four years ago.

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Crowley Park, Richardson

On a post-dawn walk through Crowley Park, I noticed it has something for everyone.

Whether you picnic with friends in the pavilion,

flop down for some “me” time,

or hit the trail that circles the park

for a flower-flecked walk or run,

you’ll find views that thrill

and views that soothe.

Have tots with energy to burn? The park has two play areas, this one ringed with trees.

Takin’ a breather without robin the bank

means you sit on a deck

watching ducks and turtles gather.

At ~58 acres, Crowley Park is the second largest of Richardson’s neighborhood parks. What strikes me is the city’s meticulous care in keeping the place pristine. Add me to Yelpers who love Crowley Park.

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Correction: In the original post, I stated that Crowley Park is Richardson’s largest. But it isn’t. Breckinridge Park (~417 acres) is. I love Breck, too!
– Gita, 13 May 2017