The architecture of the hospital is interesting in it own right. This 5 story atrium provides a place to look out from every floor.
Spotted on a therapist's door....
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Parkwood Gardens
I've said it before, but I'll say it again, the gardens at Parkwood were far beyond anything I've seen associated with a hospital. They were the best sort of therapy gardens, and I spent a lot of time in them.
This screen shot off Google Maps shows you the area of the gardens, behind the main hospital. There aren't a lot of flowers, but there are lots of trees, shrubs and grasses all of which make it a wonderful place to be outside.
The pathways are cement, and easy for wheelchairs, wide enough for two chairs to pass each other. Along the way there are about 10 different small sitting spots like this, designed for family visitors.
This is the largest shelter, with about 10 tables and 40 chairs. There was almost always someone there. The beautiful yellow rose garden bloomed twice while I was there.
There was a small frogpond nearby, another nice place to sit.
This shelter was formed by a huge Wysteria vine that provided shade while it kept winding it tendrils into a tree above.
Spotted on a therapist's door....
Spotted on a therapist's door....
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The atrium and garden certainly look impressively laid out.
ReplyDeleteCertainly a lovely place to jump start recovery.
ReplyDeleteI bet the yellow roses were lovely, what a pretty place to recover! :)
ReplyDeleteI love it there, such a nice place to drive one's wheelchair around. Love the yellow roses, too. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely place to enjoy the outside areas and your recovery process.
ReplyDeleteWe have to agree! This is the most beautiful area we've seen at a hospital too. I'm glad we got to see it in person and finding you out there was proof of how much you enjoyed its therapeutic peace.
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely setting. I'm familiar with Ottawa hospitals, with hubby's issues, this is a nice one.
ReplyDeleteThose therapist know how to encourage you, huh
ReplyDeleteSign on the psychiatrist's door is right on...very realistic.
ReplyDeleteThe door sign is very apt, a long and winding road. Beautiful gardens, and that atrium, for those not able to go outdoors, the views would be so welcome. Great pathways, and shelters, they are beautiful too.
ReplyDeleteThat last shot is so true!
ReplyDeleteI think many hospitals and care facilities have come a long way over the years in understanding the need for patients to be surrounded by a natural setting. Understanding the power of nature's healing both mentally and physically has finally taken it's rightful place in the modern annals of medicine.
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