Patton Park

Old Curmudgeon - 7-13-17

Jul 13, 2017

The Lake City Woman’s Club came through again with a perfect afternoon of entertainment furnished by the Turkey River All-Stars. Patton Park proved a perfect venue for Dixie-land music and fun. A good crowd, good music, good cause and good feelings all around. What’s not to like? Last week’s...

Turkey River All-Stars perform July 9

Jun 29, 2017

The Turkey River All-Stars will perform in Patton Park on Sunday, July 9, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Les Fields, band leader for over 50 years, will tap his toes and blow his horn along with Dave Townsend on saxophone, Denny Robertson, Lake City’s own banjo player, Debbie Schreyer, Banjo Hall of Fame...

An all-star studded dedication for the Lake City Heritage Tree Trail

May 24, 2017

Dennis Robertson (left) and Les Fields of the Turkey River All-Stars perform at the dedication for the Lake City Heritage Tree Trail May 18 in Patton Park. One of the guests of honor, a Patton Park tree tied with a yellow ribbon, stands in the background. The tree trail stretches from the...

High schoolers promenade

May 11, 2017

Two-piece dresses and tuxedoes were among the more obvious trends among Lincoln High School prom-goers in 2017. The annual formal dance was May 6.

A nice day to go out and pray

May 11, 2017

The Rev. Lynne Sprick, a deacon at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, asks God to bless the United States Supreme Court during a National Day of Prayer observance in Patton Park on May 4, and the weather was really nice. Sprick and other Lake City clergy led public prayers on behalf of federal, state,...

Local 'Day of Prayer' event is May 4

Apr 26, 2017

Everyone is invited to celebrate the National Day Prayer on May 4 at Patton Park at 6 p.m. Many of the Lake City churches will be there to pray for our national, state, and local leaders. This time of music and prayer is not to promote or condemn any leader, according to organizers. It is a...

Winter Fest fun, indoors and out

Feb 8, 2017

Winter Fest came to Lake City Feb. 3-4 with events for all ages both indoors and out. Painting was one of several indoor events at the festival. Others were bingo, poker, chili, a book sale, a wacky photo booth and a pairing dinner. Outdoor enthusiasts could choose from fat tire biking, snow...

Torch: Value in a city park

Nov 17, 2016

Patton Park is an important gathering place for the Lake City community. As such, it is used for a variety of events. Lake City locals go there in times when it’s important to come together as a community, and visitors come from several surrounding towns to attend events or spend a relaxing...

Wabasha County Relay for Life, 2016 edition

Aug 11, 2016

The annual Wabasha County Relay For Life was Aug. 5 in Patton Park. Proceeds from the event benefit the American Cancer Society.

All-Stars to play in Patton Park

Aug 10, 2016

The Turkey River All-Stars perform in Patton Park on Sunday, Aug. 21, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Les Fields, band leader for 48 years, will tap his toes and blow his horn along with Dave Townsend, saxophone, Denny Robertson, Lake City’s own banjo player, Debbie Schreyer, Banjo Hall of Fame inductee...