The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-03
Birmingham Parks And The
Increased Need For Them
by MYRTLE MILES.

by MYRT
The open-air concerts started $
sic Study club are calling more att
movement since the City Beautiful
mers ago. The concerts have been HI
One was abandoned on Tuesday nigh
rain at the appointed hour. Many W
were cognizant for the first time of
gathered. 1t has been seen for the
by hundreds of people who live in o
other little garden spots scattered 4
identifying each particular locality a
best cared-for. perhaps. is this central
days when Birmin gham coveted the
there when it should be acquired. Ii
of men who keep 1t trim aud neat al
and trees in which the birds sing. G.
every direction and there is a quaint
vine, and stone steps lead to the cent
center of the park the band-stand i
to the last touch of green and white
this little bit of country set in the MI
make this park different from the re
The Confederate monument raises its
avenue entrance. Near 1t Is the bronze
Davis, one of Signor Giuseppe Morett
of the park is the statue, in ma rble,
beloved teacher. 1t is here that the
out the summer with few exception
Corey for the people of Corey and Ems
heard here as usual.
East park and West park are csc
we'll and Henley. If for nothing else
than worth while to the city, for the
reation connected with their school lii
contest take place within the parks a I
trees one often sees some older child
those who live in the north side of I
They offer refreshing break in the 7
summer afternoon.
Another If vim k,.;E
Place on the South Highla nds Shade
ering shrubs and gey flowers. Swing
and tennis court was filled every al
the game. Then there is always the
brought the babies to the park-tiny
rompers play about very happily on |
rest knowing of the cool, quiet spot I
Magnolia park, near Five Poines WI
this section of the city. It has not bee T
beauty there will be little difficulty In m a
Highland avenue will be one of the mos
property set apart for that purpose has
gardens, winding walks, to which desce n
full boulevards in the country, stately tr
rounding it some of the most beautiful h o
to make it perfect-this promises to be
Highland avenue and its vicinity com
are most enthusiastic over. the prospec t
awaiting its completion.
Familiar to all motorists and devot e
Ing, is the city park of several acres OF
are number of acres in the tract and t n
Mr. Wards administration as mayor. II
graphically speaking, and the spring. s U
ing rendezvous for those who go picnick Il
could be made similar to Druid Hill par /
has bestowed her choicest treasures an d
thousands in identifying. Chicago is an o
and eastern cities which recognize their
people might well be emulated by our o v
One of the few places of recreation +
on mn . nam 10 tie Has. Lake par
-e. ~. oniS ~ po's anu guns VIM
ephes natural craving LOT the lreeooi,
whose cares heed 10 De lald ASIDE IN I +,
me PARK Is more attractive than ever =
are there many places OF amusement 10
noon or evening in the shade of the tr Z
panacea for over-wrought nerves whic 2
people, If they but knew its soothing in y
East Lake. Near the entrance is a gard
flower beds. Panses and other flowers in
near the central pavilion bright with co
the pavilion and in the large skating d a
dancing is a favorite amusement durin g
especially choosing to give their enter t
ness and additional amusemen+s that m a
fill the grounds throughout the SUNNI e
that Rirnoinrhan, neonla reroenize IN e
NV the in,n,ensity IF the croUds senl, Il
Gernani. nark is favor,te r1aoa 20
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!. a ueisullui plaoe anu II - es
ene hiost picturesque OF Ieueats. NOT, !.
ol many gay party IN Times past.
years ago mad It's rustic nome ana SO
ana charm OF that locaiity. Inc park
the Carnegie library was established the
cement-lined pond, which was built tw o
More and better parks" is the plea
especially those who feel most pride III
received rev Gays ago by MI Inom Z