Wolcott Statue Turns 100 years old!

The Brigadier General Erastus B. Wolcott Statue, which was gifted by his wife, Dr. Laura Ross Wolcott, was dedicated on this date in 1920.

Past Projects

Lake Park Summer Stage 2012 Each summer since 1997, Lake Park Friends has been presenting musical concerts for all to enjoy. The recent construction of The Lake Park Summer Stage was made possible by a generous donor gift and by Lake Park Friends. The timberframe...

Lake Park Landmarks

Click on a landmarkicon to reveal its history or continue scrolling for an expanded landmarks list. National Register Plaque (1993) In 1993, Lake Park was entered on the National Register of Historic Places site for two primary reasons: as a “designed historic...

History of Lake Park

By Dolores Knopfelmacher, member of Lake Park Friends History Committee. Lake Park is located on land the known history of which stretches back into antiquity. A prehistoric Indian Mound reminds today’s park visitor of the original inhabitants of the area....

Cirque du Lake Park – September 6, 2025

Sorry, Cirque du Lake Park is sold out! Thank you to all our Members and Friends of Lake Park and sponsors for making Cirque du Lake Park 2025 a great success. The Lake Park Friends’ mission covers a lot of ground—both literally and figuratively. We work and raise...