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Follow the Yellow Brick Road!

Yesterday Pixie and I went to the Albany Bulb over in the East Bay.

It’s hard to describe. From what I’ve read, it isn’t officially a park per se. It’s actually a landfill for construction debris. Several years ago it turned into a Homeless Suburb of sorts. I saw several semi-permanent structures that appeared to be in active use as primary residences.

So there’s a lot of graffiti and Junk Sculpture, some of it quite large and complex. And tons of people were walking their dogs there. Families exploring the “exhibits” together. I wouldn’t have guessed a landfill could be a tourist attraction but it seems pretty popular.

This anarchic sculpture garden really is one of those “Only in the Bay Area” kind of things.

I recommend visiting this odd gem, especially if you have a dog. I know I’ll be back. Just watch out for the rusty rebar and occasional patch of broken glass.