Sunday, November 3, 2013

Wattles Garden Park

Located in the heart of Hollywood, the Wattles Garden Park is an easy walk, 1 mile to be exact, starting at the front door of this 50-acre estate.  The charming grounds and Wattles Mansion were recently restored and the park is now open sun-up to sun-down off of Curson Avenue and Hollywood Blvd.  The 1907 structure was the winter home of an Omaha tycoon.  Although the garden was closed today, the walkway to the top leads to a Japanese gate and with some challenge to a Japanese shrine.
Formal Japanese Gardens
Japanese Shrine
One of two gateways
Shallow ponds with fallen leaves