Why do parks have to look like weird mazes

Ever notice how some parks seem to be designed by someone who really loves a confusing layout? I mean, I appreciate creativity, but when you spend more time figuring out how to get to a bench than sitting on it, something’s off. I’d love to hear your funniest experiences in odd public spaces or designs that made you scratch your head.

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Parks can feel like a game of hide-and-seek sometimes! It’s like they’re testing our navigational skills instead of just giving us a nice spot to chill. I recently found myself wandering in circles trying to find a pond that turned out to be a puddle.

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I totally get that! I once spent ages navigating a park only to find it was just a giant circle. Sometimes they forget we just want to chill, not get a degree in cartography.

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It’s like park designers think we need a detective map just to find a spot to enjoy the weather! I once walked in circles and ended up at the same fountain three times — totally missed the bench! Ever find yourself lost in a park maze, @glen_h92?

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