Friends of Patterson Park

 

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Cherry L.

College Park, MD

So, I'm not sure where I should post my thoughts on Patterson Park.  Either "Friends" denotes a real community organization or a tie-in to Quakers.  I'm posting as a "friend" in the most common noun sorta way.  

This is a nice and small public park just outside the bizness district and inner harbor.  This ain't no hoity-toity park with rich old people riding horses and walking showdogs.  I can't stand those sorts of parks.  Patterson Park is totally community friendly.  On the weekends, there's plenty of street parking.  There are often special events going on--we've attended the Latvian cultural festival and the Halloween pet event which I recommend.  The park has a nice community feel as there are always big and small people playing football, soccer, and tennis.  It's a good size with paths for walking pets.  Park goers are friendly and ready to chat.  

If you're a single woman, I'd recommend running in the park on the weekends.  During the week, the park is a little desolate.  The area near the jungle gym, though, seems hopping on the weekdays.

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