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Beautiful but hazardous? |
This is just a pedestrian safety alert about the slippery wooden pathways in Elizabeth Caruthers Park this time of year. A friend of mine slipped and fell last week, and I heard reports from several others. When I scoped it out this weekend, it was not raining, but the frost was still on the shaded paths at noon, and they were indeed very slippery.
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12pm on Saturday |
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Someone else slid here |
Please take caution, people! Although we don't have ice and snow yet, even when it's raining or a frosty morning, these walkways can be very very slick.
I recall these were closed off at some point last winter, due to icy conditions. It's a shame, because this little park is beautifully designed, and offer interesting foliage and color year-round -- always a nice stroll.
Have you had a similar experience? You can report any park issues or concerns to Portland Parks & Rec, submitting them via the ParkScan website:
www.parkscanpdx.org/
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