Thesis: Hermann park is one of those places you can go to see the beauty of nature, interact with friendly people and hear the soothing sounds of a relaxing park.
Body Paragraph: When entering Hermann Park there isn't a defined entrance, it's more of a "feathered" enclosure that seeps into the surrounding areas such as Memorial Hermann Hospital, Miller Outdoor Theatre and the Houston Zoo. But, the heart of the park lies between the zoo and the hospital. If exploring this part of the park you will experience the winding gravel trails that are littered with orange-red colored rocks crunching beneath your feet at every footstep, the slight crack of small twigs from the pine trees that engulf the sunset colored walkways. The grounds around the trails are covered in spotty patches of grass, not as lush as you might expect from a park but more like the terrain you would see on a mountain in Colorado. The structures intertwined within the park are mainly works of art, and tributes to national landmarks. For example, on the hill just in front of Miller Outdoor Theatre there is a thick metal sculpture of an almost Native American looking entity. There is also a stunning miniturized version of the reflection pond in Washington and a mini Washington monument to go with it. Another historical tribute is to Sam Houston on horseback with his right arm pointing forward as of in battle is located at the end of the reflection pond.
Wow! Great description. I've never been to Hermann Park, but if this doesn't make me want to go then I don't know what would. Your descriptions are clear and detailed and I could really picture what it's like there, especially the trails you talked about!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know there was such a beautiful park here in Houston until I read your essay about Hermann park. And I like the way how you described this park the place where "orange-red colored rocks crunching beneath your feet at every footstep". I think you described Hermann park very well, using many description using 5 senses.
ReplyDeleteI've been to Memorial park and you were able to describe it in a great way. You were able to show off the beauty of the park through the outdoor activities that it provides. I think the way you spoke about the surrounding locations would really interest a person in going, and exploring the park.
ReplyDeleteLet me start off by saying that I have been going to Hermann Park all my life. That paragraph sums it up perfectly! You captured all the great attributes of the park and described them spot on. This definitely makes me want to go back soon!
ReplyDeleteFirst for,the picture is really beatiful! I like your describtion about the entrance espacially the "feathered" enclousure part.That sentence grabed my attention and kept me read the whole post.Nice work!
ReplyDeleteThe description of the Park is incredible. I have never been to the Hermann park but this passage definitely makes me want to visit. The use of other states and monuments comparing it to the park was great move!
ReplyDeleteI like how you decribed the park and after reading it making me want to go. I never been to park and I'm from Houston. The picture looks very nice and attractive.
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