At Smith Lake, everyone gets along.
I walk a Yellow Lab, Daisy, around Smith Lake in Washington Park or 'Wash Park' as the locals call it. This lake is not only beautiful and has a gorgeous view of the mountains, but it is a great place to bird watch. From Geese, Pigeons, Ducks to Seagulls, Doves and Crows, this lake is a local watering hole for all colors and kinds that don't seem to have a problem with personal space. They all hang out together.
Washington Park was initially designed by the German landscape architect Reinhard Schuetze between 1899 and 1908. His design remains fairly intact and included Smith and Grasmere lakes, and the Lily Pond, all fed with a city ditch that Shuetze had edged with Russian willows and other trees. Other pieces of his design remain intact and include the large meadow edged with a grove of trees to the south of Smith Lake, and the carriage-ways that meander through the park.
The park includes several trails, including one that goes around the perimeter of the park, tennis courts, a lawn bowling/croquet field, and two playgrounds. A recreation center with an indoor pool, free weights, and other athletic facilities is also located in the park. Smith Lake has a boathouse that can be rented out for various events.
The park is also known for its flower gardens, which include 54 flower beds in an informal arrangement. One garden is an exact replica of Martha Washington's garden at Mt. Vernon.The Washington Park neighborhood is one of the oldest in Denver and includes many early twentieth century brick houses.
In other words, the park is absolutely lovely and the neighborhood reminds me of places in Pennsylvania. It has amazing views of sunsets and the sounds of the birds is magical.
Song of the Day
The Verve:Bittersweet Symphony
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