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Overview – Sure, there are great walking trails and a lovely lake if you know where to look. But Rockwood Park, as one of Southside's most treasured places to play, remains a magnet for sports lovers. Warm nights mean packed basketball courts, while Little League teams swing bats and cheer home runs. Tennis racquets also get fair play on one of the park's many courts; when the weather is nice, players can expect to wait. Bottom line: This is a park that encourages long, hard games more than long, slow walks. – – The Experience – If you drive all the way to…