Patton Park

Guitarist David Rogers to perform at Patton Park

Jul 8, 2020

Lake City Area Arts is hosting a concert in Patton Park with guitarist David Rogers on July 18 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. People are asked to bring chairs or blankets, wear masks, and follow social distancing rules. There is no admission fee. Lake City Area Arts will collect a freewill contribution for...

Community invited to ‘Chalk the Park’

Jul 1, 2020

Lake City Area Arts (LCAA) is inviting residents to create artwork on Patton Park sidewalks for the community to enjoy with its “Chalk the Park” program. People can sign up to receive 20 sidewalk chalks and an art project plan. “Through this program, LCAA aims to provide a creative and fun outlet...

Patton Park an enchanting wonderland

Dec 26, 2019

To the editor: I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful Christmas lights that adorn Patton Park as much as I am. I try to drive around the perimeter of the park to enjoy the colorful lights as often as I can. I wish to thank any and every person that helped make Patton Park a magical, enchanting...

Students help decorate park for lighting event

Nov 13, 2019

Students from Lincoln High School do what needs to be done to get the lights high up in a Patton Park tree on Nov. 7. The pair was among a group of students helping to put up lights around the park for the holiday lighting event planned for Saturday, Nov. 30. From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., people can come...

Letter: Share what you value about Patton Park

Oct 9, 2019

To the editor: In my letter of Sept. 17 to The Graphic regarding Patton Park, I used the word “minimal” in describing usage. And I stated the park was “grossly underutilized.” So last week’s response letter saying I made “unproven claims” could be considered accurate. I erred in not making it...

Letter: Patton Park should be preserved and S. Oak travesty not repeated

Oct 9, 2019

To the editor: Many thanks to Don Schwartz and John Albright for their articulate and timely letters to the editor of last week. Don wrote about the need for a process to ensure electric line replacements are put underground to avoid a repeat of the travesty on South Oak Street. Many healthy trees...

Letter: Even when quiet, park fulfills purpose

Oct 2, 2019

To the editor: This is a response to a previous letter which made unproven claims about Patton Park’s “average daily usage” and offered preservation advice about the gazebo. Patton Park is often filled with activity. But even when it is quiet, it still fulfills its purpose. Created around 1907...

Letter: Park is asking for more use

Sep 18, 2019

To the editor: As many are aware, the Lake City City Council is trying to move forward with some needed and desired changes in Patton Park. The council is being asked to consider differing ideas. Some to simply repair the gazebo, due its remaining original historical significance. Others,...

Council signals support for Patton Park performance area

Sep 12, 2019

Faced with contradictory advice and staff looking for guidance on whether and how to incorporate a public performance area into Patton Park, members of the Lake City City Council weighed in Monday, Sept. 9. City Planning and Community Development Director Megan Smith outlined three concepts for...

Patton Park band shell designer hired

Apr 3, 2019

The City Council Monday voted to hire the firm HGA to create a design for a band shell in Patton Park. The move follows a recommendation from a city bandshell taskforce to locate the structure in the park and another from the city’s Historic Preservation Commission to preserve the scale and...