Currently Lawson Gardens is closed for the season but it's a great place worth visiting when spring comes. The park is located at 705 Derby Street (kinda behind the Scout House). The land was donated in honor of Alice Walker by her husband in 1985 and houses a lovely blue pool. It was known as the blue water place by my brother when we were younger (careful the blue water is dyed and will stain your hands if you play in it too long).
It has trails for walking or gentle biking as well as a covered sitting area to observe the world going by. It's a peaceful and beautiful place to spend time in. Weddings have been held in the park. But it doesn't have much in the way of amenities.
Across the way is Kruegel Park which is huge and a great place for family activities. The park has a covered picnic area with a nice stone fireplace and BBQ pits. Just down the hill is an open grassy area great for Frisbee or a game of touch football. Next to that is a playground with a variety of structures for swinging and climbing. There are tennis courts and areas for other sports. There are open restrooms during the warm months and running water.
These pictures are from a visit last summer and aren't they still beautiful (late August).
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