I was eager to come down here to spend the afternoon studying as well as getting some fresh air since the sun and blue sky finally came out for the first time in three weeks. Lyn Ary Park is located in a quiet neighborhood off of Northern Lights Blvd. and Turnagain Pkwy. not far from the Rustic Goat. This is quite possibly the cleanest park I've been to in Anchorage. The park was full of families and their kids in the playground as well as groups of people playing Frisbee or soccer in the open fields. The large expanse of green grass opens up to a scenic view of Mt. Susitna (the Sleeping Lady) and Fire Island from the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail.
I did some studying on one of the picnic tables spread out in the middle of the grassy field with a cool, relaxing breeze blowing and birds everywhere. This definitely was a more enjoyable way to spend the afternoon to get some stuff done instead of sitting in a noisy coffee shop. After finishing up some assignments, I decided to do a little exploring around the area. Just behind the grassy fields was a baseball park and a small flower garden bordering along the Coastal Trail. I made sure to put my camera to good use with the sunshine out.
However, the best part about this park was walking along a beach (yes, an actual beach here in Anchorage)! There were people walking along the fine sand playing fetch with their dogs along with a fantastic view of the Fire Island port and downtown Anchorage from a distance. I took some great panoramic shots with my digital camera as I walked along the coast. This is definitely a hidden gem that most people probably aren't aware of with the exception of the residents in the surrounding neighborhood. After spending a sunny afternoon here, this has become one of my favorite parks to enjoy the weather along with the Delaney Park Strip and Taku Lake. read more