Washington Park, a crown jewel in the city’s treasure chest of open space, attracts serious athletes who avail themselves to the 2.5 mile loop, playing fields and paved bike path. Dogs are the accessory of choice. Beautiful gardens, lakes and a historic pavilion complete the setting.

After all that rigorous activity, residents line up for homemade ice cream from Bonnie Brae Ice Cream Shop. Memorial Day finds the South Gaylord Street shopping and dining district hopping with street fair festivities, while South Pearl Street offers its own distinct brand of comestibles and consumer goods year ’round.

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