This photo essay highlights a local recreational park in my neighborhood, which offers a diverse range of play areas, including multiple sports courts, playgrounds, and a large field. The essay mostly focuses on the evidence of enjoyment rather than the direct depiction of people having fun. This was mainly because I was not comfortable with photographing children when I was here, and opted for showcasing the traces of these recreational activities instead. (Any minors pictured have given me consent to take their picture.) Having a space for leisure and exercise in this day and age is incredibly important because sometimes you need time to yourself or friends to relieve the stresses of daily life. I hope to reveal what kind of fun people have in the times to themselves and the kind of life we may live outside of work, school, and home.
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The Evidence of Recreation
January 27, 2026
Little kids' playground, suitable for shorter, younger children.
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Angela Zhao is a freshman Media Arts and Communications major at Las Vegas Academy of the Arts. They are excited to explore the world of journalism while having the opportunity to refine their graphic design, filming, and writing skills.