Dale and I got out for a short drive on Sunday. We were enjoying the weather in between raindrops and seeking out flowering trees and vistas. I messed up my ankle a while back, and have been feeling sorry for myself that I can't walk around parks and arboretums right now. As we approached the park, we were greeted with this beautiful tree in full bloom.
Richardson Park is fairly close to where we live in the countryside just west of town. It's been developed by the county at the edge of the reservoir.
Here's the description on the county website:
At 115 acres, Richardson Park is the largest developed park in the County Parks system. It is accessible by major roads in all directions, and is the closest RV campground to the cities of Eugene and Veneta. With 88 sites, a large day use area, and three picnic shelters, it is one of the most visited County parks. An 8,000 square-foot picnic shelter was completed in 2004. The three-roofed structure houses a full-service, outdoor kitchen and seats 300 people. Richardson has a 212-slip marina, a swimming area, play structures, game areas, and an outdoor amphitheater.
We didn't get out for a walk, but from a parking lot we spotted this charming little house tucked beneath the huge trees. We're pretty sure this is the amphitheater site and the structure holds the sound and video equipment.
Down by the lake you can borrow life preservers. What a great service!
The lake level is back up after the winter low. It's gorgeous!
In the distance we saw some sailboats. They way they were staying close to shore gave us the impression that it was a learn-to-sail class.
This is yet another park we'll be sure to return to every year.
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