Virginia Beach, Mount Trashmore Park.....

When Mount Trashmore first opened they had a few rock and roll bands play. My grandmother said, "I'm not going to sit on a pile of trash and listen to that stuff." I think she made a good point.

 

 

World-renowned Mount Trashmore Park encompasses 165 acres and is comprised of two man-made mountains, two lakes, two playgrounds, a skate park and vert ramp, and multi-use paths. The main mountain, Mount Trashmore, now 60 feet in height and 800 feet long, was created by compacting layers of solid waste and clean soil.  (from City of Virginia Beach's website)

Today was a rotten day to go walking in the park. Temperatures in the mid and low thirities, overcast, gray day.

Yes, this park was made at our trash dump. Not sure how long Mount Trashmore has been around, but the city has made ongoing improvements. It's kind of a neat place, even though it sits atop a huge pile of trash.

There are walking paths that get a lot of use, folks walking dogs and pushing kids in strollers. 

This is a great place for kids with lots of different things to climb on, slide down, and crawl through. All built of course with safety in mind. Each area has the appropriate age posted.

Not sure exactly why I added this snap. Well, the day was so gloomy, the bright yellow posts make a nice contrast.