Crest Lake Park — Attraction in Clearwater

I lived right on Crest Lake park and go by it frequently. They have made some improvements. Some things I like and some things I think are absolutely useless and just stale and boring. When I view such a large park as such, I think or image cool things that would draw me to the park. Whoever is designing and approving the Park improvements is unimaginative and has no idea what will bring people to the park. Yes there are a few nice things for the people that live on and near the park. WALKING PATH ... around the water, fine. Not sure if they Aligator proofed the lake but that seems fine. Nothing extra. Its not like Las Vegas water show in front of one of the hotels. Its pretty boring. Okay, fine. But some inventive person could have little boat rides and rentals. Okay, forget that for a minute. DOG PARK: Great for people with Pets. Me, I would rather have a tennis course, basketball court, volley ball, etc.. But wait, there is plenty of room for all of that and more. This park is one thing that bugs me the most. UNUTILIZED WASTED PARK SPACE. They could easily put a basketball, tennis course etc.. They have kids stuff and thats cool. My kids liked that growing up. Its fun. Not hygienic but fun. No one is monitoring anything over there. I would at least have someone from the city monitor things on busy time periods. You have to protect the kids and people but the park is not that busy I guess to worry about that. I would definitely fill the park up with some sports. And maybe a little stage for performances although I don't know if the neighbors would complain but you could do that. But make the park a place to go to. Its nice, Its pleasant. Don't get me wrong. Its pretty safe. Its small but its workable for the community. And it could be better if someone really thought...

Me & Layla (my pup) visited this park today and we were blown away! It is a very gorgeous place!

I love the lake view and how it has a sidewalk around the perimeter of the lake for you to do your exercises, along with ducks around the water's edge as well and I did not see any signs of alligators. It also has exercise equipment in the front of the park which is pretty cool if you like stuff like that, along with a playground for the kids. And a couple fields as well.

And a huuuuuuuuuge PLUS for me is that it has a couple fenced-in sections of dog parks that are pretty huge. I thought it was so nice and thoughtful of them to separate dogs by their sizes. I believe there are about 4 fenced-in sections for the dogs and the sections are very nicely sized. One of the sections is for 'ALL DOGS', which Layla played in today with 2 other dogs (Rottie and mini aussie) whom were very friendly and their their owners were as well. She had a blast. The 'ALL DOGS' section is simply that.... for dogs of all sizes at your own risk. Though they CLEARLY state at the gate: NO AGGRESIVE DOGS, on all the gate entrances if I recall. But OF COURSE.... theirs always that one person that brings their Anti, aggresive, introverted dog to a dog park and ruins everyone else's experience with their vicious pet.

So... if you care for your pet, please make sure the owner/dog you are about to interact with is friendly because one of the dogs in the larger-dog fenced in area was aggressive with other dogs (The owner told me so) and it was obvious by the way he was snarling and trying to get through the fence and at my pup. Other than that everything was great and I give...

The auditory experience of the environment was truly remarkable, characterized by the harmonious interplay of geophony and biophony. The geophony—the natural sounds of the non-living environment, such as the rustling of leaves, the gentle flow of water, and the whisper of the wind—blended seamlessly with the biophony, which encompassed the rich and diverse sounds produced by wildlife. Together, these elements created an immersive and serene soundscape that highlighted the vibrancy of nature.

In contrast, anthrophony—the human-generated sounds within the environment—was relatively minimal, primarily consisting of occasional noise from individuals passing through the park and nearby vehicles. These human sounds were subtle enough to not detract significantly from the natural ambiance.

During my visit, I had the opportunity to capture stunning photographs of both the natural landscape and various animal species. Notable among these were the Canada goose (Branta canadensis), a species known for its striking black head and neck with a white chinstrap; the Rouen duck (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus), a domesticated breed resembling wild mallards but larger in size; and the elegant Great Egret (Casmerodius albus), a majestic bird with its long neck, snowy white plumage, and graceful movements. Each of these species added to the richness of the park's biodiversity, offering unique photographic opportunities that showcased their beauty and ecological significance.

Andrew Wilson, AquaAI-SS (DMProC, AI-DMProC)

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