Kinsmen Park memories – Darrell Noakes

No rides in Kinsmen Park this year.

City of Saskatoon offers free rides (normally $1 per ride) on the last day of operation of the Kinsmen Park train and carousel

After closing the rides at the end of last season, the City began construction of new attractions that are scheduled to be open in 2014.

I’m sure there must be generations of families in Saskatoon who have fond memories of visiting Kinsmen Park to ride the train, carousel and Ferris wheel.

City of Saskatoon offers free rides (normally $1 per ride) on the last day of operation of the Kinsmen Park train and carousel, Labour Day, Monday, September 3, 2012. The City is decommissioning the miniature train and carousel for a 25-year multimillion-dollar plan to renovate the 46-acre Kinsmen Park. A ferris wheel was removed several years ago. On March 5, 2013, the City of Saskatoon announced that the 38-year-old train had been sold to Country Fun Farms, a 70-acre theme farm 10 km east of Prince Albert. (Darrell Noakes) — City of Saskatoon offers free rides on the last day of operation of the Kinsmen Park train and carousel, Labour Day, Monday, September 3, 2012.

I was at the park last September, along with thousands of others, to witness the end of an era as the City offered rides for free on their last day of operation.

Looking forward to seeing the new Kinsmen Park in 2014.

It’s supposed to contain a water feature, climbing area and maybe even a zipline.

And, of course, there will be a train.

Who doesn’t like trains?

Construction Sucks!

After using the same Wordpress theme for the past seven years, it’s time to update and, as we all know, construction has a way of getting out of hand.

You looking at me looking at you

In an era of instant selfies, it can be hard to remember there was a time that when you were looking at the camera, someone else was looking back at you.

Days are getting longer, nights are less cold. Night skies at this time of year are spectacular. A recent conversation reminded me of past winter camping trips and, in particular, a trip that I did with a friend a few years ago.

A blue piano in Riverhurst

After the Elbow parade, after Gallery 148, after the best milkshake in the world, we found ourselves in Riverhurst. We decided to take a walk downtown, explore another “Railway and Main” in Saskatchewan. We found a blue piano.

Best milkshake in the world

When I was growing up, the best milkshakes in the world were at the Dairy Bar. It was in the middle of nowhere, but the milkshakes were worth the effort. The Dairy Bar is long gone. But this summer we found the best milkshakes in the world.

Canada Day at Gallery 148

I don’t know where people get the idea that art galleries are stuffy places to be avoided. Art galleries are great places to get to know a community. You find some amazing art and even more amazing people.