
Small 4-acre urban nature preserve centered on a catch-and-release pond — good for close-up wildlife (ducks, turtles, small fish, occasional freshwater jellyfish), pond reflections, and intimate landscape frames with picnic tables and an amphitheater. Paved loop trail and public restrooms make gear easy to carry. Best light: early morning for bird activity and calm water, or overcast for soft portraits of turtles and macro subjects. Note: park is tiny and can be buggy in warm months; watch for:

Small 4-acre urban nature preserve centered on a catch-and-release pond — good for close-up wildlife (ducks, turtles, small fish, occasional freshwater jellyfish), pond reflections, and intimate landscape frames with picnic tables and an amphitheater. Paved loop trail and public restrooms make gear easy to carry. Best light: early morning for bird activity and calm water, or overcast for soft portraits of turtles and macro subjects. Note: park is tiny and can be buggy in warm months; watch for: