With a break from the rain, I decided to go skating this past weekend, and Plaza del Sol was an ideal setting. I'm not big on hills and inclines when in my roller blades, and this plaza featured lots of smooth pavement, exactly what I was looking for. And different layers and levels to keep it interesting.
Michael Brown's "Ball Tower" with an inaccurately set clock on top started dinging around 12:57pm and lasted two minutes (a bit odd timing, maybe it was meant to be on the hour, but it was definitely off) with the balls rolling down the contraption making up this work of art. This exhibit is more than 20 years old, but still adds a nice touch to this spacious park.
A simple and beautiful setting with lots of seating, giant fruit sculptures, and even a coffee shop and deli on site, along with residential and office buildings that don't seem to interrupt the quietude of the surroundings. Parking is easy on West Evelyn Avenue directly in front, or in the Sunnyvale public parking garage. read more