To the Editor:

Union County's Meeks Park is crammed with wonderful features for its citizens. From the playground to scenery, and the fields for sports, everything is offered for all ages. Young children can play, adults can walk, and elders can swing by the creek. The beauty of this park invites all different kinds of people to visit it.

One quality Meeks Park has to offer is the playground. This is a perfect place for families to have fun. Not only is this a place for children, but parents can come to have family time on a mild afternoon. People can picnic, while enjoying family time and the atmosphere.

Next, the variety of flowers, trees and wildlife Meeks Park has are welcoming to everyone. Spring flowers make a good setting to take photos. The trees along the road give an overwhelming feeling of tranquility to anyone driving through. Meeks also has wildlife such as squirrels and fish, which are located in and around the creek that runs along this vicinity. All of this beauty is amazing for hometown people as well as tourists.

Finally, Meeks Park has a place for the active people. Baseball and softball fields, a swimming pool, basketball court, skate park, and a jogging trail are all accessible for the public. Anyone looking to play here is blessed by the wonderfully maintained fields and courts. The pool provides lifeguards for children. The skate park has rails and ramps for any type of skater. The jogging trail is 1.5 miles that wraps around the park.

In conclusion, Meeks Park is a wonderful place to have for Union County. Families can play together, people have access to the sporting fields, and just driving through after a rough day will bring a peaceful feeling. Meeks Park is a huge part of the county.

Patrick Schmidt