Alexander Park Traditional Cache
Moun10Bike: I have received no response from the cache owner, so I must regretfully archive this. If it turns up or is replaced in the future, email me and I will review it for unarchival.
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A newly renovated city park.
This 5¾ acres of land located within a bend of the Chehalis River was donated to the city by the Alexander family in 1906 for park development. The park at one time had two covered kitchens, six picnic sites each with a fireplace, horseshoe pits, play equipment, swimming beach, wading pool, bath houses, and concession facilities. It was used quite heavily during the summer months and was considered at one time the third most used park in Chehalis.
In 1988 it became necessary to close Alexander Park to the public as vandalism was an ongoing and expensive problem. At that time the Boy Scouts of America expressed an interest to use the park for their programs. In 1989 an agreement was signed between the Scouts and the city for the Scouts to maintain the property during their usage. In early 1995 this agreement was terminated due to liability issues and the park was closed.
In early 2000 a new non-profit organization was created to “Benefit the Citizens and Community of Chehalis Washington”. The Chehalis Foundation chose as a project to restore the park to its status as a sparkling jewel. They received a large kick-off pledge from WF West graduate Jim Lintott in honor of his father, a former Chehalis school teacher. He has matched his initial generous donation which is earmarked for maintenance of the park after opening. Many other generous donors have come forward to restore the park and hundreds of hours of volunteer labor and donated services and equipment are all the foundations for the rebuilding of the park.
The Chehalis Foundation benefiting the citizens and community of Chehalis, is a non-profit charitable organization. It was formed in 2003 at the encouragement and support of city officials and interested citizens. The Foundation is organized exclusively for the support of the city through the construction or maintenance of public buildings, monuments, or works, and the lessening of the burdens of the city and the realization of projects and programs that support the city’s cultural and charitable pursuits.The Foundation’s first major project was the restoration and renovation of the Robert J. Lintott/Alexander Park. All donations to the Foundation are tax deductible. For more information regarding the Chehalis Foundation, please contact Judy DeVaul at 360-748-6848.
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