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Ina Coolbrith Park, Vallejo & Taylor, San Francisco, California

The First Sign
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The first sign encountered a the top of the park was this list of park rules.


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Second Sign
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The second sign found on the first steps into the park was this plaque. It described the life of Ina Donna Coolbrith, after whom the park was named.


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A Path
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A concrete path wound its way down the park, surrounded by plants and dramatic views.


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Metal Bench
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A metal bench rested at the end of one of the paths. This bench not only provided a place to rest, but also a place to sit and enjoy the view of Alcatraz.


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Gentle Way
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The winding path provided a gently way to descend through the park.


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Stairs
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Stairs were also available for the more athletic of visitors. Safety rails bordered the stairs, with plants and flowers bordering the rails.


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Close Flower
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A close view of one of the many flowers that bloomed in the park.


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The Plant
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The plant that produced such lovely pink flowers.


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A Drain
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The steps down ended at a drain. This prevented the stairs from becoming a waterfall in the rain.


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Concrete Benches
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The stairs up were flanked by two concrete benches. Those benches provided a place to rest while climbing up the stairs.


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Mature Suculents
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Mature sucluents bordered one section of the winding path down or up through the park.


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Purple Flowers
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Many purple flowers bloomed alongside the winding path.


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Dramatic Palm
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A dramatic palm tree grew on the side of the hill with a hi-rise behind it.


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Tulips
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Bright yellow tulip-like flowers grew from a tree overhead.


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Looking Up
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A view looking up at Ina Coolbrith park. The stairs, on the left of this photograph. led all the way up to the top. The stairs, on the right of this photograph, led to the start of the winding path.


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