March 30th has been set aside as National Take A Walk in the Park Day to encourage people to get active in nature by taking a walk in a nearby park. If you’re camping, check out some of these parks nearby to our campgrounds and stretch your legs while taking in the beauty of the great outdoors.
Boston:
The Boston Public Garden in spring offers tulip blooms, cherry blossoms and blooming magnolia trees. Established in 1837, it is considered America’s first public botanic garden. Other than the beautiful blooms, don’t miss the Swan Boats on the water and the too-cute sculpture, “Make Way For Ducklings” based on Robert McCloskey’s classic children’s book of the same name.
Nearest campground is Thousand Trails Sturbridge
Portland:
Take a stroll through the International Rose Test Garden that has over 10,000 rose bushes in bloom from April through October. This beautiful park is open daily, has no admission charge, offers great views and is dog friendly (note: dogs must be on leash)! The park’s name stems from its originals during World War I – it was used as a testing ground for new rose varieties.
Nearest campgrounds are Portland-Fairview RV Park and Mt Hood Village Campground
San Diego:
Balboa Park is more than just green space. This 1200-acre urban park is home to the San Diego Zoo, several museums and a variety of gardens including the Japanese Friendship Garden, the Alcazar Garden with more than 7000 annuals, and the Cactus Garden featuring a wide variety of succulents.
Nearest campground are Oceanside RV Resort and Thousand Trails Pio Pico
Seattle:
Built on the site of a former gasification plant belonging to Seattle Gas Light Company, the almost 20-acre park known as Gas Works Park maintains several pieces of the original gas works making it a unique public park. It is both a city and state landmark, was named to the National Register of Historic Places and is also considered possibly the strangest public park in the world according to the Seattle Times.
Nearest campground is Tall Chief Campground
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