Spruce View's Millenium Park
HISTORY
In the late 90’s the Spruce View Community Association purchased an area directly east of the Spruce View Hall. In the Spring of 2000, a committee was formed to develop the area. The area was fenced, sod was laid and a “Millennium Park” sign was purchased and installed. To help cover the costs of these improvements, two metal brick trees were built. These trees hold engraved bricks which families and businesses have purchased in sponsorship of the park. (Please see brick purchase form below.)
GOALS OF MILLENNIUM PARK
- To provide the hamlet of Spruce View and surrounding communities with a nice park that is available for all the public to enjoy at their leisure.
- Provide a local setting for family, wedding, grad pictures, etc., and therefore generate more income/rentals for the Spruce View Community Hall.
WHAT ARE WE ENVISIONING FOR MILLENNIUM PARK?
Phase I – COMPLETED
Trees were planted in the east end of the park, spring 2006
Phase II - COMPLETED
Black wrought Iron fence/rose arbor installed between grassed area and gravelled are inside the park and outside posts holding chain painted black – beautiful picture background.
Phase III - COMPLETED
Stamped concrete or paving blocks; west end of park
-areas allowed for shrubbery
Phase -IV COMPLETED
Cement picnic tables with/without engraved plaques - placed on “paved” area. We are hoping that some of these may be donated by families (in memory of), businesses, various groups.
Phase V - COMPLETED
Installation of power and water
- Water for watering plants
- possibly incorporated into Phase V
- Power – lights on trees during the Holiday Season
- metered power for renters of the Spruce View Hall
WHO IS PAYING FOR THE UPKEEP OF MILLENNIUM PARK?
The majority of Spruce View Hall's Millennium Park labor is volunteer. In addition, the Spruce View Community Association hosts annually a "NHL Hockey Play-Off Pool". Proceeds from this pool are put towards upkeep of the park as well as making small improvements as funds allow. If you are interested in participating in next year's Play-off Pool, please send an email to christiansenlk@gmail.com or janis@jodek.com and we will make sure you receive entry information.
PLEASE NOTE: This park is for everyone and your input is very important to us.
MILLENNIUM PARK FUNDRAISERS
Sponsor a Brick - there are still some bricks available at $40/each. See form below.