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Spotted in Memorial Park

By Dylan Aguilar, Contributing writer | October 18, 2017

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Francine Bailard and Aimee Beach stop along the track at Memorial Park. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)

Buzz residents took advantage of the beautiful fall weather by spending time in Memorial Park. At the sprawling urban park, bike riders cruised around the cycling loop, friends hiked the trails tucked beneath tall pine trees and runners and walkers took to the three-mile gravel track.

“Blue skies, clear weather . . . what a perfect day for exercise,” said Aimee Beach while walking with her friend Francine Bailard.

Bailard’s dog was on a leash, but that couldn't contain her excitement and energy. “My dog usually refuses to walk but today she’s all for it,” said Bailard jokingly.

The city’s surprising drop in temperature brought out all the early indicators of fall; the leaves are starting to show hues of red, yellow, brown and tan, people are wearing sweaters and boots, and grocery stores entrances are lined with pumpkins.

See some photos below from this beautiful day around Memorial Park.

Looking for some nice trails to run or walk? Get ideas here.

Fall leaves are beginning to show at Memorial Park. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
Anna and Javier Ramirez stop on the three-mile gravel track at Memorial Park. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
The Houston Police Department utilizes the cycling loop at Memorial Park for bike training and certifications. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
Isis Sandoval stops along the walkway crossing Memorial Drive. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
Elise Arnoult Miller and Scott Miller walk along the three-mile gravel track at Memorial Park. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
Julia and Joe Kenyon step under the shade of a tree along the three-mile gravel track at Memorial Park. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)