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Story last updated at 1:33 PM on Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Community celebrates great outdoors Parks Day

How better to enjoy Homer's parks than with a little sun and a lot of fresh air?

Staff report

Photo by Deborah Rhoades

It was as if the city of Homer's Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, organizer of the city's "Parks Day Celebration," had an inside track on Saturday's weather.

With the thermometer pushing above 60 and blue sky above, kids of all ages spent the day enjoying some outdoor games, food and the pleasure of each other's company at Karen Hornaday Park.

Photo by Deborah Rhoades

Krystal Super takes a brief time-out to catch her breath.

Reece Cowan demonstrates the fine art of disc golf. Sometimes called "frisbee golf," the goal is to throw a flying disc into a basket or target. According to the Professional Disc Golf Association, the player who traverses a course from beginning to end with the fewest number of throws of the disc is the winner.

Photo by Deborah Rhoades

Judging by Reece's good aim, lower right, he may have a future in the sport.

Bumppo Bremicker keeps the energy fueled with grilled hot dogs.

Photo by Deborah Rhoades

Homer's parks are maintained by the city's Parks and Recreation Division of Public Works. In total, there are 18 parts and trails, four playfields and two campgrouds.