Langford Park and “Langford Avenue”
The early SAP developers envisioned the low-lying area that is now Langford Park as a real lake, but it was eventually drained for use as park land. The significance of the spot was recognized in a few early street names, not only for the streets surrounding the park but also, for a time, Hillside Avenue and part of Como Avenue. In this tour, we will look at the residential area to the northwest of Langford Park, walking along the various streets once named for the park.
Thursday, June 22, 10:30-12:30
Saturday, June 24, 10:30-12:30
Tuesday, June 27, 6:00-8:00
This tour starts at the Langford Park Rec Center (30 Langford Park), and we will walk along the northwest side of the park to Como (once called Langford), then to the Methodist church and along Hillside (also once called Langford). We will walk back along Gordon to the Rec Center. This is approximately eight blocks of walking, covering just under a mile. There is one gentle uphill walk along Como from Knapp to the Methodist Church. The tour is a loop.
The tours are designed for walking and biking from site to site, but folks with mobility issues are welcome to follow along in their vehicles.
Reservations are required. Tours are limited to 30 participants.
There is a suggested donation of $10 per person, collected at the time of the tour, to help cover tour costs. At the moment, I will accept cash and checks, but onsite credit card payments might be possible in the future.
Bring your own earbuds (standard audio jack only) or pick up a colorful (and reusable!) set from me for $1.00. Dress for the weather: don’t forget sunscreen, your water bottle, and whatever conditions demand--an umbrella, a hat, a jacket, some gloves.
Tours will run showers or shine--unless the rain is heavy, includes lightning and thunder, hail, high winds, or tornadoes. Every effort will be made to reschedule a postponed tour within a day or two, and/or to accommodate people on an upcoming tour on the same topic. Cancelation or postponement decisions will be made approximately one hour before the tour. They will be announced at this webpage and through emails to registered participants.
Reserve a space for one of these Langford tours by sending an email to kristin.km@gmail.com. Be sure to specify the tour topic and date you are requesting.
Thursday, June 22, 10:30-12:30
Saturday, June 24, 10:30-12:30
Tuesday, June 27, 6:00-8:00
We’re grateful to the Courtney Law Office in St. Anthony Park for their assistance with the purchase of an audio system.