About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One night, a delivery driver pulled up to Utica Park Clinic and muttered under his breath, ‘I’ve never seen so many patients with appointments for “after hours.”’ As he approached the entrance, he saw an old man in a wheelchair waving frantically. ‘Excuse me,’ said the driver, ‘but do you know what time it is?’ The man replied, smiling warmly, ‘Son, I’m here because my doctor’s appointment was scheduled… for after dark!’
2. One autumn morning, a little girl visiting her grandmother pointed excitedly at Utica Park Clinic’s window. ‘Mama,’ she said, ‘why is that doctor talking to himself like that?’ Her mother smiled and whispered, ‘He’s not talking to himself, honey—he’s just talking to his stethoscope.’ The little girl giggled, realizing the truth for the first time, while the doctor inside continued his quiet conversation with what seemed like an attentive listener.
3. One day, a curious dog started sniffing around Utica Park Clinic’s entrance. Every time someone left, the dog would dash inside, barking wildly as if chasing invisible patients. Finally, one evening, an old veterinarian came out and calmly called the dog over. ‘Hey, boy,’ he said with a smile. The dog stopped, looked around, then ran right into the vet’s arms, wagging his tail. Turns out he was just a neighborhood stray who thought everyone working there was another animal needing help.’
4. One foggy morning, a local jogger asked aloud: ‘Why does Utica Park Clinic always seem to be calling my name?’ As he approached, an old delivery driver waved and said, 'Hey, it’s not haunting you—it’s just our new sign, pointing right at your path!' The jogger laughed, realizing that sometimes life can play tricks on us like that.