Monday, June 6, 2011
Phillips Eastland Park: A Review
Posted by Betsy Phillips on Mon, Jun 6, 2011 at 6:07 AM
Location: On Douglas, a little way off Gallatin
Size of Park: Large for a neighborhood park
Crowds: Light
Approximate Age of Patrons: All ages
Topics of Conversation: "That storm is coming in fast!"
Stray Dogs Seen: None
Types of Vehicles in Parking Lots: n/a
Perceived Safety: Medium
Number of Gunshots Heard: None
Dog Friendliness: High
Number of pitbulls sighted: Just mine
Accessibility: Fine
Incorporation of Local History: None
Recommended Patrons: Families
There are benches and lovely old trees and a paved walking path.
The only thing the park lacks is some kind of incorporation of local history, but I realize that's not important to everyone.
There's not a lot to tell you about this park. It doesn't have any unique features that I noticed. But the grass is soft and it looks like it's easy enough to walk or bike to if you live in the neighborhood.
It does a good job of being what it is — a neighborhood park.
