It’s Friday, so let’s talk about something other than Autodesk technology.
The Alameda Recreation and Parks Department (ARPD) provides advice, coordination, and guidance on parks and recreational facilities in the city of Alameda. One of the activities they conduct is called Alameda Walks where they invite Alameda residents to lace up their walking shoes, bring family, friends, and neighbors and join them on an hour-long walk on the 1st and 2nd Saturday mornings of each month, May through October. For those who are new to Alameda or have lived there for decades, this is a great way to begin a Saturday morning exploring neighborhoods and learning about the history of Alameda. The walks begin at 9:00 a.m. and last approximately one hour.
On Saturday, June 2, I attended a walk that started at Washington Park. Today, Washington Park includes a dog park, picnic areas that can be rented (weekends only), some first-come, first serve, game tables, play lot, baseball and softball…