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Families Had the Fun this Weekend
Click a picture to start the slide show. The hot and windy weather didn’t deter area residents from attending the Lamar Fireman’s Family Carnival at Bi-Centennial Park this past Friday, June 21. The winds did pick up on Friday which meant that several of the display tents at the park had to come […]
Easter Eggs, the Bunny and Kids
The morning chill this past Saturday, April 7, didn’t hinder several hundred younsters and their parents from attending the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Willow Creek Park, sponsored by the Lamar Recreation Department. As the youngsters were gathering into separate age groups in the municipal pool parking lot, off in the distance, from the southern […]
Easter Egg Hunt Set for 9am, Saturday, Willow Creek Park
The Easter Bunny will make her annual appearance at Willow Creek Park Saturday, April 7, at 9am (correct), with Easter eggs and assorted candy and prizes for area youth. The Lamar Parks and Recreation Department host the annual event for kids ages 1 to 10 years old, and area merchants contribute to some of the […]
Lamar Rec Advisory Board Focuses on Sports Plex
“We’re going to seek a $265,000 GoCo grant to complete the Sports Plex,” said Lamar Leisure Services Director, Rick Akers, as he addressed the Lamar Recreation Advisory Board during their monthly meeting, Wednesday, March 21. Akers presented board members a list of future city master plan projects that will require funding before they can advance. […]
Recreation Department Master Plan Meeting Set for Wednesday
The Lamar Sports Fourplex, Escondido Park, The Valco ponds, the Willow Creek Caretaker’s House, walking trails, a skateboard park…these and other area recreational outlets will be on the table for public discussion, Wednesday, March 21 at the City Master Plan meeting of the Lamar Recreation Department. Rick Akers, City Leisure Services Director, wants to see […]