Pondside at Settler's Park by Kevin Wikse.

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On a cool breezy evening, I stopped by Settler's Park in Meridian, Idaho, to take a quick walk around the pond and enjoy the fresh springtime air. Settler's Park is part sporting complex with wide-open soccer and lacrosse fields, featuring even a 9-hole frisbee golf course and fishing pond bordering a family-themed play area replete with ample shade trees.


Visiting one of my old haunts felt good. The ambiance and mood were just right, and I was in high spirits. I took some pictures before it got too dark and stayed past sunset to do a little in-town star gazing. 


Settler's Park is one of my favorite destinations to practice my Qigong, Tai Chi Chuan, and other internal-based martial arts like Hsing-I Chuan and Pa Kua Chang, especially in the early mornings. Meditating with the resident ducks by the pond is highly recommended. 


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Settler's Park amenities include 

  • Well-kept and stocked bathrooms.
  • Numerous thoughtfully placed park benches and picnic tables. 
  • Clean drinking fountains.
  • Two spacious picnic shelters with free-to-use charcoal grills. 
  • Tennis courts.
  • Horseshoe courts. 


The maintenance crew does a fantastic job keeping the grounds free of litter, manicured, and tidy. The park patrons are generally friendly. The imaginative play area "Adventure Island" is exceptionally suited for young children. 


Settler's Park is located at 3245 Meridian Road, Meridian, Idaho.


Click here for Merdian City's official Settler's Park information site. 


-Kevin Wikse


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