Liberty State Park

Liberty State Park is located in Jersey City, New Jersey. During the warm months it is one of my favorite places to be.  There is so much to see: Ellis Island rich with immigrant history- the hospital, personal stories and genealogies. There is also the grand symbol of freedom: the Statue of Liberty- standing more than 300 feet tall, garbed from head-to-toe in sea green, adorned with a seven-ray crown, a magnificent lady dominating the landscape with her majesty. Boaters, cyclist, joggers, walkers; family reunions and groups picnicking; lovers lounging in the grass; children playing in the playgrounds scattered throughout the park; elders sitting safely and leisurely on park benches under the shade of trees; tourists and residents mingling; clean public toilet facilities; nature trails; tranquility, the trusted Park Police are some of the reasons Liberty State Park is special to me.