Bowring Park, and its eerie emptiness in winter

Like a lot of townies, I love a stroll in Bowring Park.

The park, in the traditional west end of St. John’s and nestled near the Waterford River, is a magnet for people looking to get some exercise or to gather together, especially in the warmer months.

On Sunday, the weather was nippy but fair, and we took advantage of clear skies for a walk and some fresh air. It never disappoints.

The photos here might indicate no one else was there, and while that’s not quite true, the park was hardly bustling. As we branched off here and there, we had the illusion of having the place to ourselves.

The bungalow seemed like it had been fenced off a bit, at least by glancing at the wooden posts. All of the snow that had built up on the lawn had melted in the preceding days, especially when we had both double-digit temperatures and quite a lot of rain. The lawn still has green tints across it.

The skateboard park, just by the pool, felt like it was also in a wintry rest. I wonder if boarders come for a spin in the dead of winter; for a few days this month, the conditions would certainly be fine.

The trails themselves were a bit soggy in places (see above) and even a little icy or still snow-covered when you got deeper in the woods.

A fallen tree is not unusual to see along the many trails in St. John’s. I wonder if this one fell prey to the brutal winds. that we have had.

Bowring Park is always a great place for a brisk walk. Even in winter, it’s lovely to look at the details.