While back in Hamilton last week, we went to visit Lucy's happy place—Day's Park. Hamilton has a number of dog parks where you can exercise your dog off lead. Our favourite would have to be Day's Park. When living in Hamilton, this was the one we would drive to every day, and Lucy soon knew what the word "park" meant—the reaction was the same as for "walk". This trip, as soon as we turned into River Road, she started to get excited. She'd remembered the way.
The main car park is small, often overflowing to where people park on the grass next door. But that's only suitable for those vehicles that can safely drive over the curb.
Day's Park is a well-maintained area, right next to the Waikato River. There is a wide, loop walkway around the park or, if you prefer, you can just walk across the field.
Looking up towards the main car park you can see this part of the path is paved.
As you come down from the main car park, there is a huge rock where the path diverges.
And on the rock a plaque acknowledging Eric Day's gift to the people of Hamilton—this magnificent area.
There are a variety of different, beautiful trees.
Many of the trees have seats under them where you can rest for a while.
Day's Park attracts dogs of every size and type—mostly bigger ones today.
There is a walkway down to the river, where you will often see dogs swimming, retrieving sticks, etc.
The river is a popular place for rowing practice and most days, if you wait long enough, you'll see some pass by.
There are also a couple of picnic tables at the top not far from the main car park.
Walking around the park, there are a number of places where you can see or access the water.
Lucy heading back up the path towards the car parked on Arran Road . . . .
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