I live in the “America’s Finest City” a title we received decades ago and never gave up. I agree with
the title as evidenced by the fact I have lived here most of my life. While I may
look and even fantasize sometimes about moving to other cities, but they always
fall short. I still believe that other cities have much to offer and like
visiting them, but at least for the foreseeable future, San Diego is home to
me. Ultimately I just think it is about the great many sunny days without the
high temperatures that others have to contend with. Anyway, now that the kids
are out of school for the summer we thought that we should do explore San
Diego.
Today's Mission: meet an
old friend and go to a place we haven't been for and it had to be able to be
safe and fun for children ranging 3-11 so the moms could actually converse and
catch up.
Answer: NTC Park at Liberty Station
When I was growing up in
Point Loma, that whole NTC or Naval Training Center area was off limits to use civilians. I loved to look at the Navy training
"ship" that you could see as you crossed over the canal on Harbor
Drive as you entered the Point Loma area. It is great to see
it all open and be able to explore Liberty Station. Now there are shops, restaurants, business
and even schools in the old architecture which is quite charming.
We picked up lunch at
Trader Joe's so we could have a healthy picnic at the park (the kids and I are
making an effort to clean up what we eat), as I told them about much has
changed since mommy was little. So funny, the tradition of sharing "what
life was like when I was a kid". My son love to tease me about my life back
in the olden days.
The park is spread out
and has two different playgrounds, one for tots and the other for older ones.
Two unique features
distinguish the park.
The large rock wall may
make some moms nervous, but the kids see it as an obstacle waiting to be
conquered.
The other great feature
is the canal that runs along the park perfect for adding a little serenity
to.
The playground area also
has canvas sails to provide shade, sand and the rubber bouncy stuff that is fun
to walk on and minimizes owies.
There was tons of grass
to play games of badminton or soccer and throw balls for the dogs.
My middle at nine became
a little board towards the end, but if we would have brought a ball, Frisbee or
bike he would have been perfectly content.
Next to the canal and entwined
in the grass were large sidewalks for people and bikes. Today since the main
goal was to catch up with a friend we didn't see how far the trails take you, nor did we scout out all the military memorabilia that my son would love,
but we are curious for next time.
About the Author: Rachell Lara is a mother of three and San Diego Native. She is living her passion helping others love their lives by investing in their lives and futures with real estate. She is making the world a better a better place through service, appreciation, love and of course humor.
About the Author: Rachell Lara is a mother of three and San Diego Native. She is living her passion helping others love their lives by investing in their lives and futures with real estate. She is making the world a better a better place through service, appreciation, love and of course humor.
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