Thursday, August 11, 2011

Pioneer Park

Pioneer Park is such a fun park. The girls and I went there A LOT. It was about 2 miles from our apartments so it wasn't too far. We walked a couple of times but I rode my bike most days we went.

What they did was move a lot of old, historic houses, shops, and buildings to this one park so that everybody can come see the history of the town. There's even a cabin that you can pay $7 to experience -30 or -40 degree temperatures.


There is a whole row of shops that are open from noon-7 pm that sell locally made stuff.


There was an old train car (behind the tree) and boat that you could tour for free


Museums

2 playgrounds. One for older kids and one for younger kids





The Chena River runs right behind it. You can rent kayaks or canoes, swim, or feed the ducks :)

Ice cream:)

A train that goes around the whole park

Waiting patiently for the train






And a carousel
Madi wishing she could ride it

And Grandma let her ride :)

1 comment:

Sierra said...

So this was the ONLY thing we though there really was to see in Fairbanks. I loved the park, and it was so cute and fun. So much history and things to do. But you were right, there is not much in Fairbanks :-)