Yes, we know. The view is outstanding but you can’t stop thinking about one thing — how did Cat Lick Park get its name.
Well, when the park was being constructed, the city’s public works crew pondered how to deal with a particularly obtrusive rock. One member suggested that the rock would look more pleasing if it were covered with moss. Discussion ensued on how to get moss to grow on a rock, prompting another member of the crew to impart that pouring milk over the rock’s surface would promote moss growth. Another member said, “Great. And we’ll have all the neighborhood cats coming down to lick the rock.”
So, now you know.