One of the things that impresses me in the cities I go to is a good balance of nature and structures. This is also one of the reasons why I absolutely love places like Taiwan, Australia and Canada. Up until now, I wish that having slices of nature in a bustling community would also become a priority back in the Philippines.
Tucked somewhere in a bustling downtown Mississauga is Kariya Park - but one of the many parks one can find in the city.
Kariya Park is a Japanese garden with cherry blossoms in the summer. It has pretty walkways, plenty of benches and a cute duck pond. The park is said to be named after Mississauga's sister city, Kariya (Japan).
The sun peeks through fall colours.
One of the things I found enjoyable was just watching the ducks seemingly undisturbed by the people around them. Someone came to feed them what seemed to be bird seeds and they flocked below where he stood.
I am not sure about what the city law says about feeding them, but what I do know in general is that they should never be fed bread especially expired ones.
A squirrel quietly observing his target.
I saw that almost all who came there just sat and enjoyed the view. It's not a big park so I don't think people would go there to jog. Nevertheless, the park is a very great and peaceful place to stay for hours.
This main structure in the park ties it into its Japanese theme. Back in Japan, the city of Kariya also has their own replica of Mississauga's City Hall. The two parks reflect each other cultures even from a thousand miles away.
If you're ever in town, I suggest you make a visit to Kariya Park especially during the warmer seasons. It's not very grand, but that is actually the best thing about it.
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