Thrilled and disappointed

Winter is making it's last hurrah here in Western Michigan.  I went out for breakfast this morning and, since we had just received a few inches of snow, decided to take the scenic route home.

 
I was hoping to find some fresh snow over a crusty ice surface on the local MUP.  That would create an energizing winter single track ride on the studded tires.
To my surprise I found it perfectly clear and freshly plowed.  Only a few joggers and dog walkers were using it, but the parks department had put out the effort and made a welcome environment for riding on any tires.
Kudos to the city again for rising above expectations.