Take
a stroll around Matheson
Park ...
Bring
your picnic lunch and relax under one of the many shade trees that
line the banks of the small creek that meanders through Matheson Park.
This
seven-acre family park is complete with swings and play equipment
for the children, cookout facilities & sheltered eating areas,
restrooms, volleyball area and 2,000 foot walking trail.
On
Arbor Day, October 28, 2000, the Town of Taylorsville along with
many residents & town officials celebrated Matheson Park Dedication
Day.
Click to view a slide show of photos
taken during the Dedication Ceremony.
The
Dedication Ceremony began with words of welcome by Mayor Glenn Deal
and a prayer by Rev. Roger Underwood. Following these opening words
was the Presentation of Colors, Pledge of Allegiance and National
Anthem. Activities
included music by the Alexander Central Band, songs by the Alexander
Central Chorus and poems, essays & artwork by Sugar Loaf students.
Remarks of remembrance for Carl Matheson, Sr.were made by Mayor
Glenn Deal, Carl Matheson, Jr., our Town Councilmen & other guests.
The
ceremony concluded with the planting of trees by the Matheson Family & Sugar
Loaf students and afterward everyone was treated to hot dogs & drinks
provided by the Town Council.
