Going back to my hometown a few weeks ago obviously brought back a lot of memories for me. And they were good memories. After spending some time at the cemetery, I drove around the town looking at places of my past. One of those places was Sunset Park. I spent many times there as a child. Sometimes the neighborhood kids would go there but mostly I went when I was in elementary school. Sunset Park sits adjacent to Walter Bickett Elementary where I attended K-5th grade. It also sits near the Monroe City Cemetery also known as Suncrest Cemetery. I was driving in that area to go to that cemetery as well because that is where my grandparents are buried.
It was always a treat, though, when we got to take a long recess and walk over to the park and play. We would have to walk in a line there and back. Most, if not all, of the old playground equipment has been replaced. I remember that metal slide that you would burn your behind on when the sun was out. Multiple swing sets. Seesaws, which were also metal and could get quite hot. There were basketball courts and two baseball fields. Sometimes we would play a game of kickball on the baseball field. I never played baseball there, but Bill did. Many afternoons were spent watching little league games. Several seasons, Mom worked at the concession stand. Those were good times.
It was a good trip down memory lane driving by the park. I hope to do it again soon.
