01-02-2021, 03:48 PM
(01-02-2021, 02:26 PM)tomh009 Wrote:(01-02-2021, 10:01 AM)timio Wrote: A pass through of Mclennan Park on the way home showed the same results. It's unfortunate this is the reality this winter where being outside is touted as the "safe" thing to do. By having Victoria and Waterloo parks as the only two locations with a modicum of effort put into making accessible in the winter, they're forcing crowds to gather, the general opposite of what should be happening this year.
Honestly, there are no crowds at Victoria Park. Some people, yes, but not crowds. Not in winter.
And I don't think Huron and Victoria Park are really substitutes for each other. Not for most people. The Victoria Park loop trail is quite short, surely less than 2 km. If we want a substantial walk, we need to combine it with either IHT or a neighbourhood walk.
Most should already combine with a neighbourhood walk instead of driving. Course last time I tried too there was a truck blocking the sidewalk.
The park was busy the last couple days I was in town for Christmas and the next day with people running (no exaggeration, I’ve never seen more people running in the park, I am assuming Christmas gifts + new exercise regime time).
But most days you are right, the crowds of fall and summer are gone. That being said, I do believe that all parts of town should have access to their local parks as much as possible.
Course without clear sidewalks it’s pretty much a pipe dream.