Park of the Week

Evergreen Jr. College Park

A fun activity to do with young kids is to go feed the ducks. It's a great way to get rid of stale bread while giving your kids some free entertainment!

At Evergreen Jr. College, they have a large pond where ducks and geese seem to congregate while migrating. There's also a small outdoor amphitheater, terraced with grass, shade trees, and a peaceful view of the pond. We like to take a picnic lunch, a waterproof blanket (try the new NeatSheet -- I got mine from Target for $8), and bread scraps. You may have to dodge a bit of goose-poopy, as we like to call it, but it's worth the effort. Even on hot days, sitting in the shade with a calm breeze is a good cool down.

If you like a more active outing, the College offers several tennis courts (I think 4 or 6) open to the public, and you can follow their walking trails around the pond and sport field.

So for days when you want to do something other than the typical play structure, try Evergreen's little oasis.

(Extra tip -- if you just can't get up the energy to pack your own lunch, there's a McDonald's on the corner of San Felipe and Yerba Buena. And yes, it has a drive-thru! And ATM if you're out of money too! Aren't we spoiled?)

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