When I first arrive what stuck out the most was how natural the area was. The large grass field surrounded by trees whose heights could compare to some of the buildings surrounding them. These accompanied by the sound of flowing water coming from the fountains gave this space a much more down to earth feel in a highly industrialized city. The next thing that stuck out was the “AtL” children’s playground. Its segmented wood pattern finish suited the vibe of the rest of the park nicely.

Any public park has trees and flowers and grass fields to give its attendees a reason for being there. Those who walk by a park that is ill kept will not want to step ten feet near it. The “AtL” actually does a few things. First, it acts as a sign to let people know exactly where they are and what kind of a city this is, and second, it acts as a reason for parents to bring their children. It’s inviting earthy tones and the fact that it almost doesn’t look like a playground makes it that much more interesting.

There were various types of people at this park. There were musicians, business personnel, park cleaners, families, and some who were just there to take a nap. In particular there was a father of about average height with a medium skin tone and rosy undertones who had came with his daughters who had appeared to be 6 and 2-3 years old. The sisters chased each other all around the park on the outside and inside. Going through every obstacle in this maze like jungle gym that they appeared to know very well all while their father sits and enjoys watching his daughters have fun in a safe environment.

The majority of people who were in the park seemed to be of a lower financial status. Some appeared that they may have been struggling while others looked like they’d already given up. Public institutions like these are a “feeding ground” for these kinds of people because for some, they have no home to return to and no money to buy food, so a table and trash scraps don’t seem so bad.