Davis Park, Squirrel Hill: 5663 Hobart Street
In my years of walking around Pittsburgh, I’ve often imagined the questions archaeologists will one day have about the remains of our current civilization. The large wall in Davis Park is a great example. At first, its purpose confused me, but then it dawned on me that sometimes you don’t have a partner to play against. Sometimes you want to practice a particular skill, or just hit/throw/kick balls without having to retrieve them from a distance. A wall like this is a useful addition to athletic courts, and I’m surprised more parks don’t have one.
Beyond the courts, there’s a small playground for kids to explore, several benches for sitting, a table for eating, working, or crafting, and a few shady trees that cast lovely shadows as the sun moves across the sky. Once upon a time, this park had a small fountain or spray feature, but all that remains is a circular impression in the ground. Another creation to make the archaeologists of tomorrow scratch their heads and wonder.
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