Van Saun County Park is a nostalgic place for me. It is a piece of land that stretches across over 130 acres of land and is a public domain for anyone looking to spend the day at their zoo, take a ride on their train, go for a peaceful walk, have a picnic, or even bring their children to burn off energy at the rather large playground. I spent a lot of time here as a child, but on this blistery autumn Sunday, I also learned that it has some history to it, other than being a public domain for outdoor activities, as well as occasional festivals and events throughout the year.
Van Saun County Park is also home to Washington Spring. In 1780, Washington and his Continental troops occupied this area, and Washington Spring is where he watered his horse during that time. This land belonged to the Van Saun family during the Revolutionary War but was later sold in 1957.
It was fascinating to learn that a place that holds so many zoo and playground memories for me, is also a historical site. For anyone who loves walking outdoors or just sitting in the grass to have a nice picnic, I recommend this large park and zoo. There is something to keep everyone in the family entertained while soaking up some history.
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