LAMPMAN - The Town of Lampman was busy last year, planning and developing their new therapeutic park.
A committee was formed, plans were drawn up and the excavating began in the spring of 2023.
In the park there is a pond with a bridge extending over the water, creating a serene place to visit.
The walking paths are laid out in brick and go to the pond and around the park, leading to the pergola that has benches for a shaded place to sit.
Trees of many varieties are placed throughout the park, offering comfort for birds to nest. Many native grasses and plants line the paths to intrigue butterflies to make the park home.
A grand opening was held in September when the park was nearly complete, and it was also the time the park's name was revealed. The Shirley Carson Therapeutic Park was officially named after Carson, as she was a staple in the Lampman community for many years, offering kindness. She was a resolute volunteer at the rink and any area she was needed.
In December, the park received a generous donation of $35,000 from Tundra Oil and Gas.
“We are so thankful for this donation,” said committee member Randy Fleck. “It is companies like Tundra that support the communities they work in, that help make projects like this possible.”
With the funds they, will pave the parking lot to make it useful for the nursing home to use, and the remaining funds will purchase more plants for the park and complete the irrigation that will be provided for all the plants through a drip line.
They hope to offer music in the park celebrations as a yearly event, as well as an annual car show and a place for the farmers market.
The committee has also decided that they would like to decorate the park for Christmas, so they are looking for donations of Christmas lights and decorations.
They want the park to be a place of peace and relaxation for everyone to enjoy. The property is close to the nursing home, which allows for easy access for seniors to the park.
It is hoped that this park brings many years of joy to those in the community and surrounding area.
