PRESS RELEASE
For immediate release
June 5, 2005
Overbrook Dignitaries view city park
possibilities
The Overbrook City Park Committee
entertained area business and government leaders at the park location on
Thursday, June first with a sandwich lunch furnished by Overbrook Pride, from
which the Park Committee originated. The
group met at 10:00 am at the Overbrook Rotary Shelter near the proposed
children’s fishing pond. Thirty people
were present. Committee Chairman Ken
Krause addressed some of the ideas which have been suggested for consideration
for park development, such as a fishing pier for the handicapped, memorial
circle, interpretive nature trail, concert pavilion, picnic complex, children’s
fishing pond, historical community, RV area, and community center.
Kim Bomberger, Community District
Forester, Kansas Forest Service,
Leonard Jirak, Fisheries Biologist,
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, who was in charge of the development
and construction of the
Roger Harmon of Overbrook, Engineer, Kansas University, who
was responsible for the construction of the concrete walking trail with grant
funding from the National Trail Act, US Department of Transportation, talked
about the need to complete top-soil edging and seeding of the walk in order to
be eligible for the funding to complete the concrete walk around the lake. Don Schultz, Overbrook, announced a work day
to complete this is planned for Saturday, June 10th, beginning at
8:00 am. Anyone interested in the
project is encouraged to participate.
Leonard Jirak then led the group on a golf-cart tour of the
area on the walking trail—both the completed walk and the proposed, mowed trail
east of the lake.
The meeting was completed by Ed Harmison, Overbrook Police of
Chief, who is an authority on the history of the area. He talked about possibilities to include
historical presentations in the park.
Out of the meeting, several priorities were identified: the
need for a survey to define park boundaries; the importance of coordinating
with all groups who use the facility, such as the Athletic and Tennis
Associations; and the essentiality of working with City government throughout
the process.
Anyone wanting more information about the
For information about this release: Beth Pankratz: 785-665-7050
PRESS RELEASE
For immediate release
May 24, 2005
Overbrook City Park Development concepts presented to City Council
A group of community and business leaders and interested area
residents is forming to look into the potential of the
Schultz said benefits of a City Park include preserving the
community by providing a place for families to meet and play, enriching family
life through education and events, and positively impacting the local
economy. He said the group has consulted
with Kim Bomberger, Community District Forester, Kansas Forest Service,
The City Council approved the group to proceed with forming a
group to plan for city park development, in anticipation of future presentations,
and assuming coordinating with the Overbrook Recreation Commission. Overbrook is the only city in
The group plans to conduct a survey of Overbrook area
residents to incorporate the wishes of the community in its planning wherever
possible. Some future projects might
include a nature and wildlife pathway, educational horticulture clusters,
community center, children’s fishing pond, and the like, and there will be opportunities
for recognition and memorials for those who might want to participate in any of
the various projects financially. The
group will also facilitate identifying and developing financing and other
resources to support the park development.
Anyone wanting more information about the
For information about this release: Beth Pankratz: 785-665-7050