Once a park is lost it is gone forever.

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Richard Weisser Realty

Once a park is lost it is gone forever by Richard WeisserAgainst the brilliant, azure sea of sky,
Bouquets of fresh bloomed pink and white.
Festive gala garb in profusion spread across the land,,
Carefully set in place by the Designer’s hand.
                (R Weisser 2014)

As you might have guessed, I am easily distracted by ordinary things.

Spring in 2014 is very much the same as Spring in the 1950’s. That is, if you take away the mobile phones, the Internet, microwave ovens, and hundreds of television channels.

If one take away all of the technology available today and walk into a park or a forest, one can easily escape the bonds of time and experience life in a more primeval state of awareness.

Unfortunately, one of the side effects of the latest technological revolution is that parks are now facing low budgeting priorities. And once a park is lost, it is gone forever.

It’s not just a lifestyle choice,

 

It’s a life choice!

Comments (6)

Kathy Sheehan
Bay Equity, LLC 770-634-4021 - Atlanta, GA
Senior Loan Officer

Richard, it reminds me of the song, "Put up a parking lot."  Happy Spring!

Apr 06, 2014 03:48 AM
Liz and Bill Spear
RE/MAX Elite 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
RE/MAX Elite Warren County OH (Cincinnati/Dayton)

Richard, We're fortunate that we have a fair number of parks in our area, and rumblings about maybe establishing another one or two.  Best to get the grounds protected before someone decides more cookie cutter homes are a better option.

Apr 06, 2014 05:54 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Richard, Our city is adding parks. They do a good job keeping them up. I hope that trend continues.

Apr 06, 2014 06:49 AM
Tom White
Franklin Homes Realty LLC (615) 495-0752 or www.FranklinHomesRealty.com - Franklin, TN
Franklin Homes Realty LLC, Franklin TN

Richard, neighborhood parks, community parks and regional parks are incredibly important to our well-being. Our lives are diminished if we lose them!

Apr 06, 2014 07:41 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

We have new fees on new lots to help establish new parks and to help maintain the current ones.  It has done wonders

Apr 06, 2014 11:57 AM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Fifteen Years Experience in Brevard County

The problem is there is just not enough money to go around...and unfortunately parks don't get the priority!

Apr 15, 2014 09:44 AM

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