COMMUNITY PARKS CENTENNIAL PARK
FREEDOM SHORE PARK
Centennial Park was originally the city pasture (also known as Whiskey Ditch pasture) where the residents kept their dairy cows. It was named in 1958 to commemorate the state’s centennial. Facilities include a shelter house, restrooms, playground, volleyball and basketball courts, swim beach, beach house and splash pad. The park is adjacent to the boat landing.
Freedom Shore Park, located on the lake’s south shore, was developed in 1976, the year of our nation’s bicentennial celebration. In 2007, a Veterans’ Memorial was constructed honoring those who sacrificed so much to protect our freedom. This area was originally the Ludlow Apple Orchard.
CHAUTAUQUA PARK
The city’s first park was given this name as it was the place where LUDLOW PARK the Chautauqua Programs were started from 1906 until 1931. This site was chosen on the shores of Lake Okabena and close to Ludlow Park is named for the Ludlow family, from whose the business district. Facilities include a shelter house, restrooms, farm it came. They purchased the land from the first settler, G.J. horseshoe courts and a band shell with seating for Wednesday Hoffman. The Okabena Apple was developed here. There is a shelter night summer concerts. house, fishing pier, play ground and newly constructed amphitheater.
EHLERS PARK
Ehlers Park is named for long-time park superintendent A.J. PUPPY PARK Ehlers, whose handiwork can be seen throughout the park system. Ehlers Park has a shelter house, picnic tables, playground A public place for your dog to exercise, play and enjoy the outdoors with you. Located on First Avenue SW at the Southeast end of Olson Park. and dock.
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