Place of Recreation

Woodford Square, Port of Spain

I don't think there is much to do and places to go here in Trinidad, except if you are a party goer or nature explorer. Our parks are no Disney Land or Fun park although we do have our recent Harry's water park! Thank God for Harry right!?

The picture above shows one of the many parks that can be found within the city. It is more of a green park where one may go to relax or lime with friends on evenings. Some are often used to hold events during the carnival season and rest of the year. During the day you would often see people playing a game of checkers or chess. In the night it's pretty much a cozy spot for vagrants.

Besides parks there are also squares such as the Woodford square or the Independence square. Most of the parks and squares located thought the city were named in honor of someone. Like the Brian Lara Promenade located in Independence square which use to be known as the Plaza de la Marina. It is named after Trinidad's well known cricketer, Brian Lara, who once clocked 400 runs in a past test match.

These parks also act as green spaces. Much cities around the world tend to lack green spaces or recreational parks within their cramped high rising glass and concrete structures. While doing some reading, I found out about "pocket parks". Pocket parks are the solution to the lack of green space within such cities. They utilize small unused spaces like between large buildings and can be found in cities of Greece and other developed countries.

The parks withing Port of Spain are well known, utilized by everyday city dwellers and help give shape to the city's urban place.

Brian Lara Promenade

The promenade at night

A look at Pocket Parks.
http://www.globalsiteplans.com/environmental-design/lack-of-green-spaces-pocket-parks-are-the-solution/