My father loved to walk. He never owned a car so he had no choice. His idea of recreation (other than the L St. Bath House) was to hike for several miles. Luckily for me as a toddler he took me along pushing my stroller. Our destination was either Carson Beach or City Point Beach. Often we would make it to the Head House then stroll out to the Sugar Bowl on the covered pier. The pier had seating along the entire length. All that ended when the 1938 Hurricane tore the pier apart. Although a part of the pier that wasn't damage was available for walking. I recall sitting on the edge when I got a little older. The last time I walked around the horn (I am 85 now) I missed the seating that used to be available.
The hurricane aftermath meant my Father no longer could take me out to the Sugar Bowl. That didn't phase him a bit. He just made Castle Island his new destination. I was saddened when I was a little older when they closed the Island to visitors because of WWII. I remember the joy we felt when they reopened it after the War. I have a fond memory of my Father and those walks. For you young fathers if you really want to bond with your children take them for a walk.
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