On October 9, 2021, my daughters and I attended the Miniature Golf Rededication/Girl Scouts Bridging ceremony at Douglass Park. It was a gorgeous fall day to explore such a hidden gem on the Westside of Chicago. I grew up in the Austin area; unfortunately, I never visited this park as a child. We currently live in the Northwest suburbs but I bring my daughters to the city often for cultural events. When we arrived, the soulful sound of a live-band, and the aroma of barbeque filled the air. There were many community vendors and services being offered. I even took my 1st COVID test and received rapid results. My daughters were so excited to be surrounded by so many people of color; I was thrilled for them to have this experience. We danced to R&B hits arranged by a live DJ; played an educational round of free golf; each hole teaches a new bird fact. We also learned that Douglass Park is home to over 200 species of birds. How fascinating! Our bellies were filled with free BBQ/soul food, Mexican fruit & elotes, and my girls loved the free ice cream. The only downside to this awesome day was the invasion of the bees! 🐝I had never encountered so many aggressive bees in my life. Overall, it was an amazing fall event!