Granby Park is part of the Three Rivers Greenway. Despite my GPS' interesting navigation, the entrance to the park was lovely. The gardens were well maintained and gorgeous. I loved the community garden aspect; however, it doesn't appear to be utilized.
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| Community Garden Area |
The community garden allows for residents without yards to grow their own produce. For only $20 per year, a Columbia resident can have a 10x20 box and all the water and compost necessary. Seems like a great deal to me!
Just down from the community garden is the bathrooms. This is one of my most desired aspects of parks in Columbia. Sojourning with a toddler can mean unpredictable and emergent potty needs!
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| Bathroom House |
Now, I've never been in jail or prison; however, I am fairly certain the toilets in this bathroom are the same as you might find there. They were metal and the flusher was a button in the wall. The bathrooms were obviously not as well maintained as the gardens. They did work in a pinch though.
Smoke Bomb was very opinionated about this park. In fact, he insists that it is NOT a park at all as there was no playground. I have to agree. It shouldn't be called a park at all. Just calling it Granby Greenway Pass might be more accurate. If you are looking for a place to walk, run or bike - it is a great fit. My little man was not too excited about this. But I think I captured a pretty good fake smile.
Creative mommy skills had to be utilized in order to get a decent look at the area for me to report to you guys. If you turn right from the sign you see above, you can find foot access to the river. There is a little bank with a felled tree that made for interesting exploring.
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| River view from end of foot path |
There was a couple with their dog playing in the river near the felled tree. I would not suggest it. See below.
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| "Bacteria levels have exceeded state standards. Swimming here may make you sick" |
There was a cute little gathering area that a group might want to use (a church group perhaps). There are 3 long benches and a podium.
I do not have much else to say about this "park." I will simply share some pictures to give you a better idea of what to expect when you get there.
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| Gathering Area with Podium |
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| Picnic Tables |
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| Bugs can make this "park" fun |
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| Some of the trees are labeled |
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| It is fun to scrape the flaky bark off the trees |
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