A walk in the park
Written by : Julie Cove
On rainy days I find myself thinking about lovely outings at the park. Funny how it is, when the weather is nice we hum and haw as to whether we feel like a walk in the park, as though the nice weather is here to stay forever. Yet when it’s gone we wish we had taken many more walks in the park. This first photo from last spring is of my daughter Amelia and her best neighbor hood friend dressed in their finest for a walk in the park. I couldn’t resist photographing the two of them enjoying their stroll together, purses and all!

This gorgeous park is just 5 minutes from us on Greig Avenue called Gore Park. It’s like a secret wonderland filled with sprawling meadows and woodland blanketed with wild flowers from Easter thru Fathers day. We most always spot wild life that we can marvel over. My favourite day to see this park is Mother’s day–I make it a tradition as this is when the Blue Camus is blooming with butter cups and pink wild flowers as photographed below. Last night we strolled thru again and noticed the wild cobalt blue delphinium is beginning to bloom–stunning!

If you haven’t ventured to this pretty place in Brentwood Bay I encourage you to find your way there before the blooms are finished. It’s so uplifting to wander thru this special place. You can’t help emerging in a really great mood. Bring your camera along as you will want to capture the beauty. I’ve even done some portraits here that are just lovely.

Every year on Christmas Day it’s our family tradition to take a walk in the park and decorate a tree full of treats for the birds–our Christmas gift to our feathered friends. This park is where we hang our nut butter slathered apples, orange rind seed filled cups and star shaped toast buttered with suet, dipped in seeds. The kids love to make these special goodies for the birds and enjoy hanging them all over the tree. We always check back to see if everything was nibbled up and all that is ever left are the jute string hangers!
When we first found this park after purchasing our building lot over 14 years ago we were awestruck with it’s beauty and we still are today. These past years are filled with memories of numerous walks to the park with many neighborhood friends. It’s been a real gift to live so close to such beautiful spot. How wonderful that this piece of heaven was left just as nature intended it to be. Have you visited this wonderful oasis before? Or do you have a lovely spot near your home that brings you joy?
With the summer approaching there will be many perfect days for a walk in the park. Be sure to get your fill before the rainy season is upon us again! How can you tell I am a fair weather gal?!
Have a great week!
Julie































