{"id":23897,"date":"2023-04-18T09:23:58","date_gmt":"2023-04-18T14:23:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/baylorproud\/?p=23897"},"modified":"2023-04-18T09:23:58","modified_gmt":"2023-04-18T14:23:58","slug":"our-top-5-spring-spots-on-baylors-campus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/baylorproud\/2023\/04\/our-top-5-spring-spots-on-baylors-campus\/","title":{"rendered":"Our top 5 spring spots on Baylor&#8217;s campus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23898\" style=\"display: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Ballpark-apr23.jpg\" alt=\"Baylor Ballpark at sunset\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Ballpark-apr23.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Ballpark-apr23-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Ballpark-apr23-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Ballpark-apr23-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re full swing into Spring, and before the temperature gets unbearable this summer (pun intended), we&#8217;re here to share our top 5 places to hang out around campus this spring.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Baylor Ballpark(s) &#8212;<\/strong> There\u2019s no better way to spend a spring afternoon or evening than at Baylor Ballpark (or next door at Getterman Stadium). Whether you&#8217;re watching <a href=\"https:\/\/baylorbears.com\/news\/2023\/4\/15\/baseball-bsb-upsets-no-12-texas-10-9.aspx\">Baylor baseball show off its resilience and grit<\/a> or cheering on <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/baylorproud\/2023\/03\/baylor-softball-ranked-no-22-nationally-as-big-12-play-begins\/\">Baylor softball as they\u00a0take down some of the best teams in the country<\/a>, spend some time with friends and family at the park.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23901\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Ballpark2-apr23.jpg\" alt=\"Baylor Ballpark at sunset\" width=\"551\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Ballpark2-apr23.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Ballpark2-apr23-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Ballpark2-apr23-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Ballpark2-apr23-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 551px) 100vw, 551px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Garden of Contentment &#8212;<\/strong> Located on the grounds of Armstrong Browning Library, the Garden of Contentment\u00a0is stunningly perfect for studying, a quiet conversation with a friend, or simply a place to get away from the hustle and bustle of campus.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23904\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/garden2-apr23.jpg\" alt=\"A student studying on a bench in the Garden of Contentment\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/garden2-apr23.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/garden2-apr23-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/garden2-apr23-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/garden2-apr23-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Baylor Sciences Building &#8212;<\/strong> The BSB can be a bit of trigger for students, reminding students of some of the toughest classes they&#8217;ve ever experienced. But it&#8217;s also a true beauty, as the fountains, architecture, and greenery surrounding the building can give moments of respite and joy even amid the toughest of test weeks.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23902\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/BSB-spring2-apr23.jpg\" alt=\"Baylor Sciences Building exterior, with trees blooming in spring\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/BSB-spring2-apr23.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/BSB-spring2-apr23-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/BSB-spring2-apr23-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/BSB-spring2-apr23-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Draper &#8212;<\/strong> The nearby Quadrangle gets most of the attention, but an underrated beauty spot on campus is the atrium between Draper and Old Main\/Burleson. You can find beautiful blossoming trees, as well as some resident cats (don&#8217;t worry; they&#8217;re monitored and cared for by staff). An almost hidden spot right in the heart of campus, the atrium&#8217;s bricks and archways offer a place to take a break and find some peace.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23903\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Draper-spring2-apr23.jpg\" alt=\"Draper atrium with trees blooming in spring\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Draper-spring2-apr23.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Draper-spring2-apr23-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Draper-spring2-apr23-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Draper-spring2-apr23-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Founders Mall swings &#8212;<\/strong> A longstanding Baylor tradition, the green-and-gold swings around campus are a classic spot to enjoy campus during this beautiful weather. Of all the swings, we like the ones on Founders Mall best; whether you\u2019re enjoying a sunset and watching seniors get their graduation photos taken, or simply stopping to enjoy the beautiful garden on a busy day, this is a great place to relax and take a breath.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23905\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/swing2-apr23.jpg\" alt=\"Student on a swing outside Draper\" width=\"551\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/swing2-apr23.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/swing2-apr23-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/swing2-apr23-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www2.baylor.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/swing2-apr23-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 551px) 100vw, 551px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Sic \u2019em, Bears!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re full swing into Spring, and before the temperature gets unbearable this summer (pun intended), we&#8217;re here to share our top 5 places to hang out around campus this spring. Baylor Ballpark(s) &#8212; There\u2019s no better way to spend a spring afternoon or evening than at Baylor Ballpark (or next door at Getterman Stadium). 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