If you've never heard of Wanskuck Park, perhaps you've heard of "The Veazie Street Park," in which WP has become nicknamed.
I was first introduced to WP about 6 years ago when I would meet my friend and her dog for a nice little stroll around the massive stretch of land that it is.
Although WP is NOT a designated "dog park," many-a-dog owner will bring their canine pal's here so legs can be stretched and paws can run free. Most people who come to this park understand that there will be dogs running around and most, if not all, of the dog owners are good about picking up the poop. Sometimes, a do-gooder will leave some baggies tied to the big iron fence in case an owner has forgotten theirs.
If you have a pooch who is extra curious and likes to roam, beware of the fact that the entire perimeter of the park is NOT fenced in; there are some gaps here and there that will lead right to the road. Also, said road can be busy at times and people really cruise.
I love walking the perimeter of the park which is half out in the open and half in the woods. The path takes you through a nice lightly wooded area which is fairly close to Route 146, but the traffic noises aren't too obnoxious.
This park is a huge piece of land and it's quite enjoyable for anyone looking for some outdoor time either by themselves for a walk or run, with a friend or friends, with family or with your dog. There are several large trees in the middle of the park which I've taken advantage of many times by throwing a blanket down underneath one of them, kicked off my shoes and pulled out a book.
Overall, this is a great hidden gem and I just hope that people continue to respect this area by cleaning up after themselves, their dogs and keeping the noise down. There was talk a few years back that homeowners within the vicinity of the park were trying to get it shut down because of the high traffic it was bringing.
Let's hope that never happens. read more