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.

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

Things to Bring to a Workday

Friends:

I know that we have several new folks planning to attend the workday this weekend. I just wanted to be sure that everyone knew what to bring. If you have any of this stuff, I suggest you bring it. If not, bring what you can. We want you there regardless and we can use your help even if you have no tools. So, here it is. Bring: gloves (or get blisters – simple), water (or dehydrate), a Maddox (this is that pick thing with a wide spade type deal on the other side – it is your best friend on workdays. If you don't have one and want to go buy one, get a #2 type Maddox. That one has a small axe blade on one side for cutting roots. They are between $15 and $25 at Sears, Lowe's, or Home Depot. They also work great when doing yard work.), a bowhead rake (also called a garden rake - its the steel one with 10 to 12 thick steel teeth).

Those are the most important things to bring if you can. If you have a wheelbarrow and it is not a problem for you to bring it, please do. I will bring mine but we could use two or three. If you bring a shovel or a hoe, we can keep you busy with those as well.

I look forward to seeing everyone. I hope we can get a great deal done as Spring is upon us and traffic is building everyday at the park.

See you soon,

Chris

posted by Rotary Park | 7:52 AM

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