One of the biggest adjustments I have had to make moving to the desert, being a person who grew up near the coast and trees, is the lack of nature near me. It's like taking the air that I breathe. Floyd Lamb park is a perfect fix for this, to get get some nature in and recharge.
When you first walk up, you see this huge grassy field with some beautiful trees and some historical buildings in the distance. This place is huge! You start walking a bit further, and they start to appear. There are peacocks everywhere just hanging out. At first, I had to do a double take, I couldn't believe what I was seeing. It was awesome. There are many different species of birds and animals on the grounds here. I feel like everytime I come here I see a new one.
There is a lot of tree coverage so it's a great place to sit and have a picnic and enjoy the sounds of nature. There are lakes to fish in or just watch the fish swim by. You could spend the whole day here just walking around.
Note to Parents: this place is perfect for pre-nap time, to let the kiddies run around and burn off some energy.