New Britain herald., 1929-06-22
and proof that they are being used can be had any fair evening by a visit to any of them.
 Walnut Hill Park Oldest


 can be had any fair evening by a visit to any of them.
 Walnut Hill Park Oldest Walnut Hill park. the oldest and the best known of the entire sys- tenn. is at once 2 place to gladden. the eye set for spots of beauty and to gladden. the heart that seeks recreation in sport. No finer spot for view of the country side could be found than the summit whereon is set the World War memorial which is described as having only one equal in the country and that in Kansas City.
 No better place nor more beauti- full with the recreational advantages afforded can be found than the wad- ing pool, its bronze . untain, its cir cular cement walls. its squares of grass, its hedges. its stately nag pole and the pavilions on either side.
 Beauty may be taken in with all that nature can provide while at the same time, heart of stone could be gladdened by the sight of hundreds of kiddies enjoying the cool bath afforded on the hottest days in summer.
 On the Grand street side, facing the New Britain General hospital, Superintendent Ellingwood and his corps of assistants have set up . flower garden with rambler roses that will soon vie with those 70 famous in Elizabeth park for beau- ty in the month of June. On the bank there are set out groups of evergreen trees that make the spot real fairyland.
 A new road has been built and autoists have been quick to appre- ciate the fine drive through the park. On the west end are two baseball diamonds which are busy nearly all the day, every day ex- cept Sunday, in the year. There are four tennis courts there which also bring out the followers of the game made famous by Bill Tilden and Helen Wills.
 All through the park are groups of shrubbery. flowers and long lawns of perfect grass and nature could not afford. more pleasure anywhere than she does here.
 Athletics at Willow Brook
 At Willow Brook park. besides the virgin. lush grass and the trees. present nature in the wild, are also the municipal swimming pool. a children's playground, two baseball diamonds, indoor baseball dia- bonds. Memorial field. a fine ath- letic stadium and an entrance pre- /, faced by beautiful monumen. dedicated to the veterans of the Spanish American war.
 At Stanley Quarter park in the north end of the city. is a pcld which years ago used to be a mec- ca for skaters. Its scenic effect is striking and its recreational uses provide fishing sport for the young sters. A fine stone bridge skirts the brooks which flows from 1t while it's entrances are places of scenic beauty. Youngest of the parks in the city. 1t has one baseball dia- mond while a program to be fol- lowed out in the years to come should make it the best of the chain in the city.
 Not alone in the larger parks but also in the several small parks in the city. one in Belvidere, one at the extreme north end of Main street. another on Vine street and others in other localities. have been made beautiful with beds of flowers and excellent attention.
 New Britain people need go mo- where else to get real pleasure from parks There is plenty of it here.
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