Friday, March 29, 2024

HDCA inaugurates new part of history, Woodin Avenue Landing Park

Charm Program kicks off

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CHELAN - Between the old bridge and Campbell’s Resort, the newest park in Chelan has been inaugurated for everyone to create new memories looking uplake.

On May 19, Historic Downtown Chelan Association was joined by community members for a ribbon cutting ceremony and grand revealing of the park. HDCA Executive Director, Erin McCardle, first and foremost thanked all donors for their contributions to the project and all those who were involved in the project one way or another.

McCardle was then recognized by Chelan Mayor Mike Cooney. “Erin on council and as director of HDCA really pulled this together,” said Cooney.  Mayor Cooney also took the time to thank the Chelan County PUD for its donation to help fund the project. “This is a really cool place for our town. It is one more access point to the lake,” said Cooney.

Chelan Public Works Director Jake Youngren also had special recognition for working with HDCA, the City and the project’s contractor. The landing park is not yet in its final form, as landscaping will be going in early June.

Vice-president of HDCA, Steve Clark was excited to share with the attendees the launch of the Charm Program. The purpose of the program is to fundraise money in order to continue “mixing history and the future of downtown Chelan together” with a series of projects.

Charms will line the railings leading down to the water with commemorative messages created by who those purchase them. The public will have four different sections to choose from that range from $100 up to $500 depending on where their charm will be placed. Section 1 - railing along the north side of Woodin Avenue; Section 2 - middle section of the ramp; Section 3 - lower ramp and west edge; Section 4 - railing along south side of Woodin avenue. Charms are currently on sale and availability is limited.  To learn more about the Charm Program visit  https://historicchelan.org/projects/woodin-avenue-landing-charm-program/
 

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