A really great city park is Lakewood Park. It has fields, and stages for many activities. A recent architectural, and astronomical feature are the Solstice Steps. [see earlier posts
2015,
2016,
2017] Facing northwest viewing Lake Erie are five tiers of four steps of white, concrete blocks. Each block is 21 inches high, and the entire terraced slope rises 36 feet. Now, at this time of year, the length of days and the timing of the sunset changes by a few seconds on successive days. The steps have a metal line pointing to the spot on the horizon where the sun drops below. So far no splash, or sizzle. This park is a reclaimed garbage dump, it was not unusual foe localities to dump all sots of debris into the lake. After years of care, it is a great spot to go to; better than the salons, and restaurants of downtown, and the strips.
People come and sit, and chat, and take fotos. Some come with a little picnic. Some come with children, and family dogs. After a sunset, there is usually a round of applause. Karma waits, and rests. As is typical with greyhounds, the tongue lolls out the mouth.
sunset Lakewood Solstice Steps 9.05 p.m. 22 June 2021
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