For little ones, there are colorful spring toys and a model boat. That s not the Guadalupe River itself, but a re-creation of the Guadalupe. It starts in the mountains with mist and boulders, flows through sandy foothills, and meanders on a broad plain before disappearing into irrigated fields. Playful dragonfly sculptures hover above the river, calling out the need for all rivers to be free of pollution. Long arcing benches follow the sinuous flow of the water.
Diagonal paths have patterns inviting children to count and read and measure.
Completing the park are picnic tables, restrooms, and lawn areas for relaxation and play. McEnery Park is a valuable addition to the downtown, in itself, but may be better seen as one of a chain of opportunities for families who wish to spend time enjoying the river park. Spend a morning at the Children s Discovery Museum, check out the structure of the Children s Bridge, spend a few quiet moments at the Okayama Sister City commemoration, enjoy a picnic at McEnery Park, and then take a ride on the Children s Carousel at Arena Green. The best family outings often include outdoor experiences where kids have the freedom to run, climb, and play creatively. McEnery Park offers all of that, in a setting close to home.