Lamar Park — Attraction in Oxford

I wanted to interfere with the ducks, but I didn't. When I was a kid I used to interfere with the ducks all the time by feeding them bread. As I got older people started to tell me I shouldn't do that. Apparently, bread in moderation isn't that bad for ducks. The problem is that you can give a duck a moderate amount of bread, but you have no idea how many other people are giving that duck a moderate or excessive amount of bread. That amount of bread isn't good for a human, let alone a duck.cDucks don't have the self control to be concerned about their overall carb intake. We're responsible for having the self control for them by not to giving them bread. If I was given unlimited bread every time I was at a park with a pond, I'd go to parks with ponds all the time and have so many health issues. I can't imagine what these ducks must be going through.

Anyway, I didn't feed the ducks because I was told not to interfere with nature, but aren't humans a part of nature? Or are we just considered an interference? Also we interfere with other animals in so many ways. Why do we draw the line with ducks and bread? Like we've created a type of dog called a Pithuahua. That means a breeder had a pitbull and chihuahua have a baby. That seems like a pretty big interference, but I guess feeding a duck some bread is crossing the line.

All I'm trying to say is that I didn't feed the ducks at Lamar Park. Mostly because I was scared that someone was going to walk up with their Pithuahua and yell at me because I was interfering with nature. I ended up still having a fun time here, it...

Lamar Park is a great green space in Oxford. It features a paved walking/running trail, a quiet lake, and a kids area with hills to climb.

From the City of Oxford web site: Statement and Mission of Lamar Park

Lamar Park is designed as an outdoor arboretum to be enjoyed for its' greenery, lovely walking trails, garden features, and quiet lake. Many of the plantings at Lamar Park are delicate or in early stages of development, and the park does not lend itself to group activities, parties, or meetings.

The mission and use of the park is to enhance the lives of its patrons through quiet outdoor pursuits with focus on individual or family activities and enjoyment. The City of Oxford provides several locations for gatherings of all types, for public free speech, social events and larger organized activities. Any formal organized events must be approved in advance.

Reservations cannot be made and no outside equipment of any type may be brought into the park including, but not limited to: loudspeakers, commercial entertainment items, tables, chairs, grills, and the like. •All dogs must be on a leash at all times •No skateboarding •No alcohol •Closed at dusk

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This is Oxford, Mississippi's most beautiful park. It's located closest to the University of Mississippi. Long ago it was Oxford Country Club, and had a big golfing area in it. In more recent years, it became owned by the City of Oxford and was renamed Lamar Park after one of Oxford's beloved late mayors, Patricia Lamar. It has walking/jogging/biking trails. There is a lovely lake with a small dock to walk upon and observe some minnows and small fish. The park is dog friendly as long as the dog is on a leash. They also ask that you also respect the others who use the park and pick up after your dog, please! As you walk through the park, you are treated to large pieces of sculpture from local artists as well as pieces that may be on loan from artists from other areas of the country. The park itself is kept beautifully maintained by the large staff that works year-round to make it a special...