Patton Park

Arbor Day event is May 15 in Patton Park

May 5, 2021

In recognition of the importance of trees to the aesthetic and well-being of our community, the public is invited to join us for this year’s May 15, 10 a.m. celebration of Arbor Day in Patton Park. Lake City Forestry Advisory Committee has chosen this historic park for this event, not only because...

Lighting ceremony planned for Saturday

Dec 2, 2020

The Lake City Chamber of Commerce is again presenting a holiday lighting event in Patton Park on Saturday from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This year’s event will differ from past years because of COVID-19. People will be able to participate without leaving their vehicles. “We are asking everyone to stay...

Veterans honored in-person and online

Nov 18, 2020

A tribute to veterans took place in Patton Park on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. At 11 a.m., the bell at City Hall across the street from the park tolled 11 times. Then the American Legion and VFW Color Guard did a rifle salute followed by a performance of taps. In attendance were a handful of auxiliary...

In Patton Park, flags fly in honor  of veterans and first responders

Nov 11, 2020

Flags placed by the Lake City American Legion Post line the walkways of Patton Park Tuesday to honor all veterans and first responders. On Wednesday, Veterans Day, the park was scheduled to host a rifle salute, followed a city hall bell tolling.

Childhood cancer awareness walk is Saturday in Patton Park

Sep 23, 2020

The Lake City Area Childhood Cancer Awareness (LCACCA) group is hosting a walk on Sept. 26 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Patton Park, and is hoping to raise enough funds to help fund research, and create awareness, provide scholarships and give back to an organization they were a part of while going...

Destination Lake City - Grateful for outdoor amenities during COVID-19

Aug 5, 2020

On July 30, Destination Lake City’s (DLC) board brought together picnic tables in Patton Park at the same outside location where a month earlier the group convened its first general meeting since the COVID-19 threat changed the way ordinary interactions are conducted. Lake City residents are...

Letter: Concerned about park ‘dead zones’

Jul 22, 2020

I have environmental and health concerns about the dead zones around the trees and metal posts in Patton Park and along the lakeshore. A friend just told me Hok-si-la Park has the same dead zones around trees. I realize that killing the vegetation with poison is more convenient than trimming...

Classical guitarist performs in park

Jul 22, 2020

Classical guitarist David Rogers performed on a humid Saturday evening in the classically-inspired gazebo in Lake City to a crowd of about 30-40. Rogers, of Eugene, Ore., was in the midwest playing two concerts – the other was in Illinois – before heading back to the west coast. He performed...

‘Chalk the Park’ packs still available

Jul 15, 2020

Lake City Area Arts still has some packages of sidewalk chalk to give away as part of its “Chalk the Park” program encouraging people of all ages to create sidewalk art in Patton Park. Packs are available at no charge while supplies last at Lake City Market by the Lake, Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p...

Letter: Park an exceptional part of our city