View Vista Park may be entered via
a very friendly bike lane or by car (boo!!). The park has an entrance fee of
$1.50 per person when entering by car (boo!!) on weekends and holidays. As you
enter the park, you immediately see how wide and open it is. The grass and
paved areas are kept very clean and neat as well as several shelters, although,
the eye is always drawn to the massive hill sitting in the center of the park.
As you
ride in or unload your bike from your car (boo!!), you meet two ways to get
around: a paved walk/cycling trail and a regular two way street for cars
(boo!!). The walking/cycling trail is loads of fun as it winds and intersects
at several locations. The trail also connects to the bike lane outside of the
park for easy in and out while on your bike (yay!!). On one side of the trail,
there are forks that lead to small docks overlooking a small lake on the base
of the hill.
Finally,
the trail leads to an off road horse trail that spirals up the hill. This
primitive trail contains small rocks, dirt, mulch, and a very skinny paved way
for roadies. Being a super novice, it took me a few minutes and a break to get
all the way to the top. The top, however, was worth every heavy breath. To the
West, a beautiful view of some of Weston's premier residences, Cleveland Clinic
Hospital and several other buildings shielded by greenery. To the East, there
is a whole other park resting on the hill. A parking lot, several picnic
tables, and a grassy field perfect for play or sport take up the space. Riding
on top of the hill is only so fun until you reach the downhill road on the
other side. Here, your speed will quickly climb but beware; there is a stop
sign and a fork at the bottom.
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