Have these tables always been here, in front of Wells Fargo in downtown Walnut Creek?
Have these tables always been here, in front of Wells Fargo in downtown Walnut Creek?
1403 Locust St, Walnut Creek
One time, not too long ago, was a nice looking brick building with a nice looking tree out front. Then ever so slowly, the tree turned into a stump, and the building got demolished. Anyone know what’s going in here?
1360 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Veterinary clinic Modern Animal opened this year in downtown Walnut Creek, diagonally across from Nordstrom. Check out their Walnut Creek page here.
From a sign outside:
We’re now open to animals and their humans.
“Ah, so it’s a ‘bring your human to the vet day’ – hope they behave better than we do at the doctor’s office!”
1403 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Last year, we learned that a beautiful downtown Walnut Creek tree ceased to exist, leaving only a stump in its place. Alas, as seen in the above forlorn photo, tree and stump are no more, replaced by hopeful ground cover that looks like it could be a nice host for a new tree. Possibly when construction of the building in back has been completed?
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Cars haven’t been allowed on the main street at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek for a while now, but recently they opened back up and as seen in the above photo, cars may freely pass. I wonder what it would be like had condos opened here with the street closed to traffic? Better or worse?
Has anyone noticed all the benches in downtown Danville that look like books? Pretty cool!
Rudgear Park, Walnut Creek
As pickleball becomes more and more popular, so has sound and parking issues increased at Rudgear Park, home of the Walnut Creek Pickleball Club. I recently checked out the park and was surprised to see the tennis courts essentially deserted. However, I could hear a lot ping ponging nearby and as I rounded the corner, I couldn’t believe my eyes as I saw dozens upon dozens of people playing or waiting to play pickleball. To those unfamiliar with the fastest growing sport, pickleball is played on what looks like miniatures tennis courts, and is like a combination of tennis, ping pong and badminton.
Neighbors living on Dapplegray Lane, right across from the courts, have been complaining about noise, parking and other problems and it looks like Walnut Creek is listening as they are considering locking the courts on weekdays, directing players to indoor courts at Tice Valley Gym instead.
Do the neighbors’ goal of peace and quiet override the enjoyment of pickleball players at a park? When I visited, I saw people of all ages enjoying socializing while playing pickleball, no doubt improving their health and well being. I was particularly amazed by the agility of retired people as they diligently hit net shots, easily keeping up with younger players through their finesse play.
Is closing these outdoor pickleball courts and moving them indoors an equitable solution to the pickleball community? Would introducing parking restrictions and bathroom signs in addition to sound dampening features be a reasonable solution for neighbors instead?
I suppose all the scarecrows I’ve been seeing in Danville are meant to be lighthearted holiday displays but I find them frightening, particularly this “fire chief” recently spotted at the end of Hartz Ave.
If this were 40 years ago, what do you think people would make of this Follow on Instagram sign?
Spotted under my tent on an overnight at Mt. Diablo, this scorpion was not the scariest part of the trip. It was finding my tent ripped open in the morning with my pants laying outside. I think I forgot to throw away an empty wrapper and a racoon got it while I slept calmy with my earplugs in. Lesson learned.