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CA native. Athlete, hiker, naturalist, food fanatic, coffee connoisseur, Realtor. As a Realtor, my commitment to you is before, during, and after you buy or sell your home. I enjoy working with a diverse set of clients from first time homebuyers to investors and provide customized service to fit each client’s unique needs. To make things easier and more efficient for my clients I utilize current proven technology while still maintaining a personal touch. I have a bachelor’s degree in Business with an emphasis in Marketing. Before pursuing real estate full time I spent several years involved in Merchandise Planning for the corporate headquarters of many high-end home furnishings retailers. This experience taught me strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills that have proven to be very valuable in today’s Real Estate Market. Opportunity knocks – let me be the key to your success in Real Estate! If you have any questions call me at 925-280-8521 or nhughbanks@rockcliff.com, or visit my website at www.nataliehughbanks.com .

Friday, January 13, 2012

THE TILDEN PARK MERRY GO ROUND


Opening for the season on February 11, 2012, the Tilden Park Merry Go Round is a must see!

The carousel was was built in 1911 and originally opened in a Trolley Park in Urbita Springs, moved to San Diego, then to Los Angeles, and finally landed in it's current home in Tilden Park in Berkeley, California in 1948.  In 1976 the park district took over ownership of the carousel and in 1978 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. 

To get there, you can enter Tilden Park from Wildcat Canyon Road or Grizzly Peak Boulevard and essentially follow the signs to the Merry Go Round off Meadows Canyon Trail.  Also close-by is Lake Anza which would make for a fun day if you combined the two. 

There is plenty of parking in the lot that takes you to the main entrance, and there is a grassy area between the lot and the carousel where you can relax and watch the happenings.  On the right as you approach, there is a concessions stand with a great number of options for treats for children and grownups alike.  You can purchase your ride coupons at the concessions stand and then head into the merry go round where you'll find plenty of wonderful whimsical characters to ride with some great scenery as you make your rounds. 

Great fun for the child in all of us - enjoy! 

http://www.tildenmgr.com/history.html  
http://www.ebparks.org/parks/tilden
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