This is probably the peak time of year for visiting this one-of-a-kind park. There is a lot more to see than water lilies, although the various ponds do make up a significant part of the park.
The park opens early during the peak flowering season to accommodate photographers and those who would like to see the park before the real heat of the day. Water lilies close over night, so they don't open again until the sun hits them.
The park is open, so there is nothing to stop birds and other wildlife from entering and poking around in the ponds. The birds that do inhabit the park, like this great egret, are much more tolerant of humans than "in the wild."
They have some very unusual lilies like the ones pictured here. These things are huge - three or four feet across.
Here is one that is just beginning to open up. I'll post a few more pictures of this scenic park tomorrow.
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