Daily Republican., 1883-05-29
DRUID HILL PARK.
SUNDAY RAMBLE THROUGH
DRUID HILL PARK,
DALTIMORE.

One of the most valuable acquisitions
to large and populons city is a pub
lie park, and the great need of such an
enterprise in this city is badly felt by q
large num Der of our citizens, many Of
whom seek for recreation elsewhere
Paramount Park, Philadelphia is visit
cd every Sunday by large concOurse
of people from this city, while others 60
to various places where accOmmOda-
tions are provided.
OF course many persons visit the
hanks of the Brandywine here, but as
there are no seatsor pleasant drives, the
monotony is seriously felt and the poor,
hard working people of'en sigh for q
public park, similar to those adjacent
t. other large cities. A REPUBLICAN
representative was among the number
of pleasure seekers on Sunday, and
from the result of the trip was even
more favorably impressed with the
necessity of a public park in Whining
ton than ever before.
The scribe's destination was the great
monumental city of Baltimore, and in
order to spend the entire day at this
Southern metropolis an early start
was made. Boarding the train leaving
this city at 4.51 q. m, the writer was
whirled through sleeping villages and
past quiet farm houses, which are
numerous along the line Of the P. w.
& B. Railroad, until the desired point
was reached. The distance of 20 miles
was made in two hours, and the ride at
such an early hour was the most
pleasant ever experienced. The coun-
try along the route at this season of the
year presents grand sight, and the
accommodations on the Railroad are all
that could be desired. Arriving at
Baltimore trip was first made to
Washington square and other places Of
note throughout the city.
After partaking of a hearty dinner at
the house of friend, the driver Of
two-horse team Zone of the street cars,)
was hailed, and the newspaper man
driven to the entrance gate of Druid
Hill, situated on the outskirts of the
town in north westerly direction. The
park abounds with natural scenery and
is thickly studded with trees and va
rious other bushes and plants. Part of
the enclosure is very billy and quite
romantic. Numerous drives lead in
various directions, and stylish turnouts
were driven back and forth throughout
the day. For promenaders there are
plenty of shady walks, and the Mansion
House, elevated on high hill, is we'll
patronized by those who indulge in ice
cream and other refreshments. Not far
from the Mansion is large collection
of wild animals, birds, ETC., while the
Maryland building, used at the Centen-
nial in '76, affords an additional attrac-
ton. Fountains abound all through
the resort, and the thirst of the weary
is quenched with pure spring water.
About the centre of the grounds is q
large lake, and not far distant is a res
ervoir, both of which lend additional
attractions to the visitor. While not as
fine or extensive as Fairmount Park,
Philadelphia, or Central Park, New
York, Druid Hill is not to be ridiculed,
and any city owning one as well
might we'll feel ploul. The balmy air
on hot sultry day is very refreshing,
and the newspaper man found Druid
Hill all that he had expected, and was
10th to leave a shady nook for the hot
streets of the city, but as his time was
limited, he was compelled to turn his
face homeward.
With such park in Wilmington,
the workingman, with his family, could
enjoy its manifold blessings, and there
is not one but would be willing to pay
an additional tax for the Improvement
of the Brandvwine and the establish
ment of public park. In doing this,
people would be more inclined to re-
main at home, and the benefits derived
from the park would he too numerous
to mention. 1t is to be hoped that the
subject will not be allowed to sleep the
sleep that knows no waking, but that
the enterprise will be established in the
near future.