Dusk at the park
My World Tuesday
Took my dog for a walk and ended up in the park that is across the street from my house just as the light was changing at dusk. This park was donated to our city by George F Johnson, the founder of Endicott Johnson Shoes. He was a visionary in the manufacturing business. He treated his workers very well and insisted on relaxation and recreation in their lives. 
It is a wonderful place in the heart of the West Side that everyone in the city enjoys. Many great events are hosted here but mostly the park is hopping with activity.
There are tennis courts, basketball courts, a merry go round, a band stand, playground area, picnic areas, a hill for sledding, two baseball fields, a huge pool with a bathhouse and lots of beautiful oak trees. George F. Johnson donated the park as well as the merry go round to the people of Binghamton to enjoy. He also donated several other merry go rounds throughout our county that are free to the public. 
You can read more about this wonderful gift at http://westsidebinghamton.org/recpark.html.
January 11th, 2010 at: 9:00 pm
This place looks brilliant.
Sydney – City and Suburbs
January 11th, 2010 at: 11:39 pm
Hi Teresa~~ What a generous man Mr. Johnson must have been. The park is beautiful now. I imagine it’s just as lovely in the summer.
January 12th, 2010 at: 4:02 am
Looks like a really nice place for a walk .. love the pic with the path ….
Gena @ thinking aloud
my post is up too!
January 12th, 2010 at: 8:19 am
This is a wonderful spot, love that pavillion and can imagine the shows put on there for all. What a great resource to have so close. All good.
Frances
January 12th, 2010 at: 2:07 pm
Hello Teresa,
The park is beautiful even in the winter. I would love to see pictures of it in the summer.
January 12th, 2010 at: 2:46 pm
What a peaceful park at sunset. I’ll bet it’s totally different in the middle of summer with children all clamoring to ride the carousel. Lovely post.
January 12th, 2010 at: 10:49 pm
What a wonderful park, and so great that you live across the street! I like the photos of the sun as it begins to set. You conveyed the atmosphere of the park perfectly.
January 12th, 2010 at: 11:04 pm
What a beautiful park~Our best parks here in Nashville were gifted to the city! gail ps love the garden shoes!
January 12th, 2010 at: 11:18 pm
looks like a wonderful place to stroll! I love that second photo.
January 13th, 2010 at: 6:59 pm
What a gorgeous place! It’s stunning with the snow, but I can see that even without the magic white stuff it would be a super place to go! You’re very lucky!