If you live in Parkersburg, WV, you have the opportunity to create your own pocket park on September 17th, 2011! That’s the idea behind Parkday 2011. According to contest rules:
Contest participants will be required to construct their Pocket Park within the dimensions of their assigned 8’ width x 20’ length parking spot.
This is apparently a contest to promote healthy living. Though I’m not sure how that translates into decorating a parking space, it still looks like fun. Go to http://bit.ly/oYK1XC and learn about this contest.
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| Aerial view of Parkersburg, WV circa 1952 |
As for me, I'm recovering from foot surgery and off my feet for three weeks. I'm going to spend that time researching with the hope of hitting the ground running in September. Enjoy August in NYC or wherever you happen to be, and remember to send me the location of your favorite pocket park or any you may come across in NYC.
Wow - love your blog. I want my own pocket park reeaaally bad but I live in upstate NY so I guess I'll have to go to Washington Park (designed by the same person who designed Central Park in NYC)with some sidewalk chalk and go to town.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to visiting again...