Things are a little tied up at Harmon Park. Credit: Isaac Biehl
On a day like this, normally plenty of kids would be playing at Columbia Park. Credit: Isaac Biehl
Providence Park was empty, except for two small groups about 50 yards away from each other in the grass this day. Credit: Isaac Biehl
Harmon Park is currently not a fun zone. Credit: Isaac Biehl
I only saw one other person walk this path while I was at Pioneer Park.
The slide at Columbia Park, a kid favorite, hasn’t seen much business lately. Credit: Isaac Biehl
Empty benches are still a common sight around town, even at Pioneer Park. Credit: Isaac Biehl
At least someone has found some solitude in our parks. Credit: Isaac Biehl
Rockridge Community Park was pretty empty, aside from kids at the skatepark, which BPRD opened in May. Credit: Isaac Biehl
Basketball courts at Providence Park. Credit: Isaac Biehl
Another shot of Rockridge. Credit: Isaac Biehl
Only saw one other person at Boyd Park on May 31, and it was just a biker passing through. Credit: Isaac Biehl

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