Patton Park

Patton Park was lit Saturday

Dec 1, 2021

A whole lot of people came to Patton Park Saturday evening to see the holiday lights lit up. Before the big reveal, people listened to Christmas music, sang carols, sipped hot cocoa, dropped off food shelf donations, and told Santa what they wanted for Christmas. It was fairly warm for November,...

Park lighting kicks off holiday events season

Nov 24, 2021

It’s that time of year again. “All I want for Christmas is You” is climbing the charts. And the Lake City Chamber of Commerce is preparing for a park lighting ceremony in Patton Park on Saturday, Nov. 27. But before that, on Nov. 26 (AKA “Black Friday”) people can take a break from doorbusting and...

Disappointed in park vandals

Nov 3, 2021

What drives some to undo what others have accomplished? I just don’t understand. Vandals destroyed some of the installations in Patton Park. Unbelievable! What was a great addition and a wonderful festival of the season has been damaged and our fun event has been soiled. So many volunteers gave...

Grandchildren enjoyed Patton Park activities

Oct 27, 2021

Last week I took my four grandchildren to Patton Park to play the games and enjoy the decorations. They played games and enjoyed themselves for two hours. Thanks to the crew who did all the work decorating the park. I hope the donations will enable you to continue this in coming years.

Immersive weekend  in Patton Park

Oct 13, 2021

Lake City Fall Fest’s second weekend brought Johnny Appleseed Days, Junk Crush, and a variety of sensory experiences to Patton Park. Baby animals to touch. Music to hear. A variety of sights and, for the competitors in the pie-eating contest above, the taste of apple pie. See additional photos from...

Fall Fest preparations underway

Sep 8, 2021

Crafters put the finishing touches on decorations and games available in Patton Park October 2-31 during Lake City’s 1st Annual Fall Fest. The Fall Fest committee has partnered with the Lake City Chamber of Commerce to accept donations for their family-friendly October event. “Five weekends of fun...

Letter: Patton Park provides ideal setting for farmers market

Jul 14, 2021

For a couple of years I ran a service to find props, costumes and locations for advertising photo shoots in the Twin Cities. I state that up front, because Thursday night I saw a local farmers’ market in Patton Park that would have topped the list for a quintessential location for such a home town...

Corrected: Water Ski Days 2021

Jun 30, 2021

Scenes from 49th annual Water Ski Days celebration. Editor's note: This article has been corrected with Faye Brown's correct group affiliation.

Thursday night market begins 2021 season in new location

Jun 9, 2021

The Lake City Market by the Lake begins its 2021 season tonight (Thursday, June 10) from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with live music, food trucks, and vendors. With Ohuta Beach under construction, this year’s Thursday markets will take place in Patton Park. “We are going to be at Patton Park this year which...

Latin dance band Salsa del Soul Quartet coming to Patton Park June 17

Jun 3, 2021

The Lake City Public Library invites the public to the Lake City Market by the Lake in Patton Park on Thursday, June 17, for a performance of the Salsa del Soul Quartet. The band will play from 5:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m. People are asked to bring their own chair or blanket to enjoy the show. Salsa del...