Friends of Rotary Park

This is a service provided to the users of Rotary Park in Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee. It is hosted by Friends of Rotary Park, a newly formed volunteer group that is dilligently working to improve the trail network at the park. This site provides information about current, past, and future trail development.

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Rotary Park is a county-owned natural park in Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee. It consists of two adjoining tracts of land that make up about 95 acres of mostly undeveloped, wooded land. There is one park entrance/exit that is paved and runs to the back of the park. There are three pavilions along the roadway with the largest being at the road's end. Rotary Park has an extensive trail network and is open to hikers and bikers. The new push for extensive trail work is necessary because most trails were improperly built by ATVs and motorcycles. Motorized vehicles are now banned from the park. Furthermore, the trails are showing signs of serious erosion. Most recently, a large amount of sustainable trail located outside of the park's boundary has been taken by development. The Friends of Rotary Park is dedicated to restoring and improving the park. Those interested in joining Friends of Rotary Park can do so by contacting Chris Clark at 931-801-3898. Dues are $25.00 for a family membership.

Tuesday, November 22, 2005

November 22, 2005

A special "thank you" is owed to Jeff Purvis, David Adkins, and Queen City, Inc. for the $300 donation to Friends of Rotary Park. Also, I have word that two other large donations are soon coming our way. One of these is earmarked for the kiosk at pavilion 1.

On a more somber note, I have received word from Stacy Goodwin with Montgomery County Parks and Recreation that it may be a while before something can be done about the tornado damage at the park. At this time, she is working with three different county departments to get something done at the park. She has been told by the Safety Department to refrain from using volunteer labor to remove trees from the trails. I have requested that at least one member from our group be present when deciding which trails to be cleared and which ones to be rerouted. I am covered under the county's insurance policy and should be allowed to assist. At this time, most of the decisions are out of Stacy's hands as she deals with the proverbial government red tape. The decisions now seem to be in the hands of the bureaucrats, the county's insurance, and TEMA. Stacy continues to work very hard for the park and our group. She should be applauded for her hard work.

Please contact your county commissioners and request that the park be opened as soon as possible.

Chris

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