Timeline
16:12
The Hop Yard American Alehouse & Grill
Sit outside The Hop Yard American Alehouse & Grill near Ken Mercer Sports Park. Order a local microbrew and watch the afternoon light hit the grass. The outdoor seating fills up in warmer months, so claim a spot early.
16:57
Walk the half-mile length of Ken Mercer Sports Park. Find a bench or a patch of grass facing west. This is the vantage point for the sun sinking toward the WSW.
17:42
Stroll over to Porky's Pizza Palace for a late dinner. The park is right there, making this an easy, short walk after the light fades.
Local tip
The Hop Yard has lots of beers on tap, mostly American microbrews. The food is good, but the beer is worth the trip. Check the route if you need to get from the business park to the sports area.
Check before you go
- The Hop Yard has no listed hours, so check the route or call ahead.
- Porky's Pizza Palace is open Mo-Th 15:00-21:30; Fr 15:00-23:00; Sa 10:45-23:00; Su 10:45-21:30.
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