Tag Archives: Syracuse Parks
Syracuse Town Council Hears From Guests
The Syracuse Town Council heard from several guests during its regular meeting Tuesday night, June 20.
Read More
Syracuse Artisans And Farmers Market Delays Opening
Sarah Wright InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — Syracuse Artisans and Farmers Market will be pushing its opening to May 23 in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Syracuse Parks and Recreation Program Director Darin Lursen noted, “There will be a few changes to the market this year due to the coronavirus. … Read More
Grant Will Shape Syracuse’s Tree Canopy
SYRACUSE — During the Syracuse Parks and Recreation Board meeting Monday, Feb. 10, Park Superintendent Chad Jonsson said the tree board had recently listened to a presentation from the St. Joseph River Basin Commission in regards to a stormwater control grant. “They have selected three communities in Michigan … Read More
Syracuse Parks Board Reviews Upcoming Projects
For its last meeting of 2019, Monday, Dec. 9, the Syracuse Parks and Recreation Board looked ahead to 2020 projects while also wrapping up a few year-end matters. The parking lot curbing/lighting project will occur in spring 2020. Pulver Construction estimates it will take three to four days … Read More
Concerns Of Laudeman Park Heard By Park Board
SYRACUSE — Before the Laudeman Park public planning session and the Syracuse Park Board meeting Monday evening, May 13, two representatives, one from the Syracuse Alumni Association and the other from the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails, presented to the board in regards to serving alcohol at the upcoming alumni banquet … Read More
9th Annual Wawasee Kiwanis Soup Supper A Success
SYRACUSE — The 9th annual Wawasee Kiwanis Soup supper appears to have been a success Friday night, Jan. 26. Alexis Mast, event organizer and club president-elect, reported she needed to print out more ballots at 6:40 p.m. Five more tables had to be set up as well. Mast … Read More
Syracuse Commercial District To Be Named Riverfront District
SYRACUSE — After hearing a request from two local businesses to expand a newly formed riverfront district, Syracuse Town Council approved naming the entire commercial district a riverfront district during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, Feb. 21. The vote was 4-1 with Councilman Bill Musser abstaining. Police Chief … Read More
Still Time To Enter Photo Contest
July is National Parks and Recreation Month. To celebrate, Syracuse Parks and Recreation is organizing a photo contest that will highlight the vibrant park system. All amateur photographers in grades 12 and under are eligible to participate. Contest categories include, “Fun in the Sun, ”“Playing in the Parks,” … Read More
Fun In The Park Photo Contest
July is National Parks and Recreation Month and, to celebrate, Syracuse Parks & Recreation is organizing a photo contest that will highlight its vibrant and beautiful parks system. All amateur photographers in grades 12 and under are eligible to participate in the contest, which runs from June 16 … Read More
Park Foundation Under Reorganization
Reorganizing the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee topped the Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation’s meeting, Feb. 19. Park Foundation board member Mike Buhrt presented a plan for the committee’s reorganization. The previously organized trail committee has not met for months since the departure of Spike Ford. Buhrt’s plan calls for the committee … Read More