GATTON PARK AT THE TOWN BRANCH OPENS TO GREAT FANFARE! AND ROTARY WAS THERE!

And your Rotary Club of Lexington was there.  After ten years of planning, fundraising – to the tune of $45 million – and construction, Gatton Park at THE Town Branch opened to the public this  Saturday, August 23.  Recall that our Club has played an important part in making this generational event happen through A five-year commitment to contribute $100.000 for the landscaping at the Adventure Playground. 

In addition to a restored Town Branch Creek, a founding but formerly buried feature of Lexington, the park includes the aforementioned play area, public art, a dog park, and an amphitheater for outdoor concerts. 

Rotary leadership, including co-chairs of the Rotary/Gatton Park fundraising effort Sharon Reed and Bill Wilson, with President Jamie Schrader, were present at the formal opening ceremonies.  Rotary volunteers served in shifts as greeters at each of the park’s four entrances.  These volunteers, clearly identified as Rotarians, greeted visitors and guided them to the various activities, all the while helping to fly the Rotary flag! 

The accompanying photos show many of those who helped out on this exciting day in our community.  Thanks to them and to all Rotarians who helped make this a reality.