By Geoff Page
The Rag decided to see how the $3.1 million – at last look - Cañon Street Pocket Park was coming along. As with everything else associated with this ridiculous use of the taxpayer’s money, the nearly finished product was jaw-dropping. And not in a good way.
For those unfamiliar with this pocket park, it is located along the east side of Cañon St. shortly before the speed limit reduces going south. The easiest way to locate the park is to look at the northwest terminus of Avenida de Portugal. The park runs from that street to Cañon St.
This is a 0.67 of an acre piece of land. That is 29,185 square feet or about six normal sized, 5000 square foot lots. The picture below encompasses the whole park. About two-thirds of the property, if not more, is taken up with concrete, decorative stone, a large circular play area, and landscaping. And a very small section of actual grass.
By Geoff Page
The Rag decided to see how the $3.1 million – at last look - Cañon Street Pocket Park was coming along. As with everything else associated with this ridiculous use of the taxpayer’s money, the nearly finished product was jaw-dropping. And not in a good way.
For those unfamiliar with this pocket park, it is located along the east side of Cañon St. shortly before the speed limit reduces going south. The easiest way to locate the park is to look at the northwest terminus of Avenida de Portugal. The park runs from that street to Cañon St.
This is a 0.67 of an acre piece of land. That is 29,185 square feet or about six normal sized, 5000 square foot lots. The picture below encompasses the whole park. About two-thirds of the property, if not more, is taken up with concrete, decorative stone, a large circular play area, and landscaping. And a very small section of actual grass.