The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-06-30
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No city ia the Union can boast of
more attractive parks than those on the 1
environs and i'm the city of Richmond !
To name and describe them fully would /
take ND more time and space than we
can devote 10 them at this time. we
have both in the East and West End,
parks that in point of beauty cannot be
SURPASSED. Hil-s,jes that were few
years ago in crude and unsi2htiy con
dition. with goat, and herds browsing
upon them. have been handsomely ter
raced aud turfed. and are now smiling
with rare flowers and shrubbery.
From ChimborazO Park-a lovely spot
there is an elevation sufficient 10
enable one to see the harbor OF cur city
and to open up picturesque views. botn
on the north and south side of James
river. but more particularly on the
south side. that cannot be excelled III
Switzerland or in any other country.
Libby Park. a name that has become
historic. Is a wee gem IN It's naiufal
beauty and attractions. Walled III WIN
an elaborate fence Of shrubbery. with
fragrant flowers and magnificent views
imparting to il an enChantment that
can only be- realized by one OF aesthetic
taste. Rolling at the foot Of thi' lovely
picture is the majestic James, trlnged
with the willow and other indigenous
erowths where birds with musical notes
can be heard at all times. and one is re-
minded OF these beautiful lines
"ThouIt break my heart thou bonnie
bird.
That sings upon the bough;
thou minds me % The happy days
When my false love was true
4 great author mas said, love - blind
and lovers cannot see, but we know
that many of this class frequent this
spot and they see sufficiently to have
the greatest admiration for its grand
scenery
Shields Park in the West End con-
tains nearly one hundred acres. 1t is
handsomely Ornamanted with shade
trees. shrubbery, flowers and miniature
lake. This Is the larges. park belonging
t. the city and Richmond eylnced mucn
wisdom in the purchase of it. The im-
rortance Of this park Is already felt.
and Thousands OF our people visit 1t
daily in pursuit Of pure ar and recrea-
ton. Tue fast-going swltchback VA
give you a through passage and return
for a nickel, and refreshments OF all
kinds can be obtained.
We cannot fan to mention IN our city
CANDLES Hill, Monroe, and Cipltol
Parks, that are held in high esteem.
and are places resorted to by AL classes.
But If you desire to get out the smoke,
dust. heat aud din OF the city take the
Goulola ChimborazO. at Rockets and
steam down the James seven miles TO
Warwick Park with its splendid
pavilion. its deep and dark forest and
crystal springs with their cooling
waters sparkling in the sun light ready
10 slake the thirst OF the visitor. Ma
ture mas with a bountiiul hand pre-
pared everything here for the pleasure
aud comfort OF man.
Here the giant oak stands upon the
river bank towering amidst the clouds.
while trees Of less professions afford
cool and delightful shade. This lovely
forest that appears at this season Ike
mammoth green screen OF curtain
/ necked With wild flowers cannot fail 10
awaken the admiration OF those who
visit IL by the river. The pavilion has
seating capacity for 1900 persons.
/ IL has three floors aud is one hundred
and twenty-five feet long, thirty feet
wide. with toilet rooms fer both ladies
and gentleman. The pavilion Is adj
mirabiy located on the river bauk where
/ here Is no obstruction % the refreshing
aud iuyigorating southern breszas.. Tie
park contains one hundred AMI twenty
seven acres. Passing through the dense
/ forest by " hich the riyer is iiinged the
aroable land is reached upon which
can De feen some very Attractive I'M
provements. consisting of a dwelling
aud nutbonses. THE soil Is very pro-
jnctiye and yields delicious grapes
/ and other frait. We must not forget g
mention the monitor fleet lying short
distance above the park. THIS Is an az
tyaclive feature IN the scenery on the
river ard the passenger boats always
stop long enough 10 afford eXcuftionists
O. make a thorough inspection Of the
fleet. Guns can be seen that Will throw
proiectiles weighing four hundred ana
! forty pounds four miles or more. The
excursionists can also see how much
valuable work has been done by the
james River Improvement Company for
the commerce Oh the city. When our
city, as it sometimes does at this season,
DEVELOPS into veritable furnace 40
sDOt offers a more desirable refuge than
/ Warwick Park.
We accompanied some ladies to this
charming park. and bad for our com
mander Captain Samuel j. Chappeli.
"a right good Captain too, who extern
ded TO our party every courtesy while
upon his craft. The excursionist or
visitor Is indeed fortunate who can Sc
cure for her or his captain the gentle
man mentioned.
This is our beau ideal of park that
can only be appreciated by being seen,
for pen cannot well describe its gran
deur.- Richmond Mercantile and Manu-
I featuring Journal.