Looking forward to park

I am looking forward, not backward. I am looking forward to five more acres of park land. I am looking forward to covered downtown parking. I am looking forward to looking out at McEuen Park and not seeing fences crisscrossing the park. I am looking forward to having a picnic in a new shelter. I am looking forward to flush toilets in the park!

I am looking forward to watching the neighborhood children playing in the splash pad. I am looking forward to an improved Centennial Trail, where cyclists are not competing with pedestrians for space.

I am looking forward to a waterfront where markets, art shows and events can be held. I am looking forward to strolling along the new pathways that will open up new areas within the park. I am looking forward to a beautiful promenade along Front Avenue with benches, flowers and nice, wider sidewalks.

I am looking forward to a recreational park for all ages, for all seasons. I am looking forward to an end to all the negativity. I am looking forward to seeing Mayor Sandi Bloem and City Council members Mike Kennedy, Deanna Goodlander and Woody McEvers continue to serve our beautiful, forward-looking city.

Tina Johnson

Coeur d’Alene