Friends of Heirloom Flowers at Shinn Park

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We have four of these Heirloom German Johnson for sale in 1 gallon pots. They are $8 each or two for $15. **Now there are only 3 left.

The flannel bush and the Echium are blooming now.

Some of the fence roses and a clematis

Four striped roses, blooming now... can you find them all?

The first flowering cherry of the year is about to bloom. Any day now the bellflower cherry will open and delight us with its beauty. Also known as the Formosan Cherry or Taiwan Cherry. It is native to Japan, Taiwan, southern and eastern China, and Vietnam.

Some of the last blooms of the year.

Fremont Playgrounds and Park Facility Updates The Fremont community is encouraged to continue using outdoor spaces for health and fitness and we kindly ask that... all park visitors follow Shelter-in-Place and posted park rules and help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Visit www.Fremont.gov/ParkUpdates for the latest Park Facility Updates. Based on the state’s recent reversal regarding mandated playground closures, all City of Fremont park playgrounds will be reopened by the end of day today, 12/10/20. Please note that playgrounds are not sanitized and should be used at your own discretion. These guidelines are set forth by the California Public Department of Health. For more info, visit https://bit.ly/FremontPlaygrounds. All City of Fremont picnic tables, picnic areas, and barbecues will remain closed in accordance with Alameda County's Shelter-in-Place Order. As a reminder, the following rules remain in place: Face coverings are required outdoors if you are within 30 feet of a person living outside your residence. Social distancing of 6-feet is required. Group gatherings are prohibited with anyone outside of your household. (https://covid-19.acgov.org//20-21-social-distancing-eng.pdf) Picnic tables and barbecues at all parks remain closed. Community Centers and drinking fountains remain closed. The Central Park Skate Park and Dog Park are open but all social distance guidelines apply. Tennis Courts are open guidelines are posted at the courts. Other sports or activities that include the use of shared equipment or physical contact between participants remain restricted with any persons living outside your residence as outlined in the 8/28/20 Alameda County Public Health Order. Please do not enter a closed area or facility. The City will continue providing COVID-19 updates at Fremont.gov/Coronavirus and social media accounts (Facebook, Nextdoor, Nixle, Twitter); follow our channels at Fremont.gov/SocialMedia.

Come and take a walk around Shinn park today between the raindrops.. The roses will soon be pruned but a few are still blooming.. The Japanese garden looks lovely in the mist and a few golden leaves may still be left on the ginkgo tree.