"These parts" are the Reno/Sparks area of Nevada, we are blessed with many open park-like areas along the river through Reno as well as a huge plaza in Sparks that is used for many special events throughout the summer. I've never seen anybody else, other that the odd balloon twister, out there doing any music or anything so I wouldn't be stepping on any toes. And since the money isn't that important to me I don't need to be concerned with high foot traffic flows.

Thanks for all of the great input, something just tells me that "singing out there in front of God and everybody", as PoppaGator put it so well, would be a real kick in the ass. I don't really consider myself a musician, I leave that to the professionals, even after 35 years of playing, but can't resist the urge to find out if my music will entertain anybody other than myself. Family & friends always seem to enjoy it, but then they're somewhat biased. Guess I'll just have to work up the nerve & take the plunge!