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The Balboa Park Activity Center is a 38,000 square-foot multi-purpose gymnasium built to accommodate badminton, table tennis, volleyball, and other activities, including tournaments. Located at 2145 Park Blvd. and set amid beautiful landscaping, public art and spacious outdoor plazas, the Balboa Park Activity Center is a first-class sports facility.
Baker Beach is a public beach on the peninsula of San Francisco, California, U.S.. The beach lies on the shore of the Pacific Ocean to the northwest of the city. It is roughly a half mile (800 m) long, beginning just south of Golden Gate Point (where the Golden Gate Bridge connects with the peninsula), extending southward toward the Seacliff peninsula, the Palace of t...
The 1910 Balboa Park Carousel, adjacent to the San Diego Zoo, is a menagerie of animals and all but two pairs are original with hand-carved European craftsmanship. Also original are the hand-painted murals surrounding the upper portion of the carousel and the military band music. This carousel is one of the few in the world still offering the brass ring game for every...
This city golf course, situated atop Balboa Park's East Mesa, offers striking views of downtown San Diego and Coronado from many holes. The grounds include a par-72, 18-hole course, a 9-hole executive course, driving range, practice putting greens, coffee shop and halfway house. The golf course is one of the most impressive places to watch aircraft on approach to Lind...
Bald Mountain is the main attraction for hikers, this peak can be reached by hiking the park’s trails. Upon reaching the summit, Mount Saint Helena, Napa Valley, and a distant view of the Sierra Nevada (U.S) Mountains can be seen. The San Francisco Bay Area, Mt. Diablo, and the Sugarloaf Ridge can be seen when facing the south. The Mount Tamalpais lies southwest...
The fish ladder at the Chittenden locks is unusual—materials published by the federal government say "unique"—in being located where salt and fresh water meet. Normally, fish ladders are located entirely within fresh water
Pacific salmon are anadromous; they hatch in lakes, rivers, and streams—or, nowadays fish hatcheries—migrate to sea, a...
A few of Seattle's most beautiful features include Lake Washington, Lake Union and Puget Sound. What many visitors are unaware of is that there is a man-made canal surrounded by a lush botanical garden that links the salty waters of Puget Sound to the fresh water lakes. The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (known locally as the Ballard Locks) serves as a throughway for ...
Barangaroo Foreshore Walk is a lovely walk from King Street Wharf to Walsh Bay. Kids enjoy jumping the thousands of Sydney sandstone blocks that line the foreshore and grab acoffee at one of the food/coffee vans staggered on the walk.
Barangaroo Reserve is a 6-hectare (15-acre) re-created headland park at the northern end of Barangaroo. The park opened on 22 August 2015 and features a reconstructed, naturalistic headland based around the pre 1836 shoreline. After 1836, the original headland and foreshore was cut away to make space for wharves and stevedoring activities as Sydney became a major inte...
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail is a 13.8 mile out and back trail located near Austin, Texas that features a waterfall. This particular greenbelt is considered one of the top hiking trails in Texas.
Barton Springs Pool is a man-made recreational swimming pool located on the grounds of Zilker Park in Austin, Texas. The pool exists in the channel of Barton Creek and is filled by water from Main Barton Spring, the fourth largest spring in Texas. The pool is a popular venue for year-round swimming, as its temperature maintains a narrow range from about 68.0 °F (2...
The Bassin de la Villette (La Villette Basin) is the largest artificial lake in Paris. It was filled with water on 2 December 1808. Located in the 19th arrondissement of the capital, it links the Canal de l'Ourcq to the Canal Saint-Martin, and it represents one of the elements of theRéseau des Canaux Parisiens(Parisian Canal Network), a public-works authority o...
The Batiquitos Lagoon is a coastal wetland in southern Carlsbad, California. Part of the lagoon is designated as the Batiquitos Lagoon State Marine Conservation Area, run by the California Department of Fish and Game as a nature reserve.
The Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation is a private non-profit organization that works to preserve the lagoon and educate the public about...
Rockefeller Park is located in the North end of Battery Park City, west of River Terrace. Rockefeller Park has large lawns for picnicing and lounging. Also has a large playground, plantings and gardens and several public art pieces, and a pavilion. Restrooms are located at the northwest corner of the Solaire Building, across the street from the Parkhouse. The Parkhous...