Pioneer Park — Attraction in Azusa

I used to go to Irwindale to take energy classes at Edison. To me that area is very hot, dry and industrial. Then I leanred I have cancer when Covid19 shut down everything. I wasn't able to travel anymore but walking/jogging was allowed. Trails were closed. I staetrd walking to areas that weren't open but allowed me to connect with the nature. Fee weeks ago I found several parks in the map. I took the train to Azusa which took more than an hour from downtown LA. Then I walked to the Pioneer Park. I noticed there there more parks nearby. I went to all of them. From the station to all parks and coming back was a 4 hr walk. Best 4 hours of...

A rundown and deserted location. Weeds grow all over. Fences are also erected on the inner part of the site, adding a vibe of eeriness. There are barely a few visitors, and it doesn't feel very safe to stay too long or late into the evening. It is not a bad neighborhood, with old houses and decently maintained lawns and appearances. I'm surprised the city couldn't utilize more tax resources to beautify it a little. One could say this is somewhat of an eyesore and sets the tone for undesirable characters...

Love this park. When I was a kid we would build small rafts out of anything that we can find in the park and Float them down the river. The river doesn't flow through it anymore still looks neat. This park has a lot of sentimental value to me picnics when we were kids playing in the grass when I got older drinking in the bushes, first kisses, first heart breaks, smoking hookah in the playground while it rained. Grew up here...