Art in the Wilds 2018
History of Kane Parks System On July 8, 1867, the McKean and Elk Land and Improvement Co. and William Biddle and Thomas L. Kane as Trustees es- tablished the Kane Parks System by reserv- ing three tracts of land “to and for the benefit and advantage of the Borough of Kane and of the inhabitants thereof to be solely and exclusively used and occupied as and for public parks….”
The trust document describes three tracts
of land that became Evergreen, Glenwood and Southover Parks. On June 10, 1949, the Kane Parks System was deeded to the Bor- ough of Kane as the legal owner and trustee. The Kane Parks Commission was cre- ated by the Kane Borough Council in June of 2015. Volunteers stepped forward. An organizational meeting was held in August. The Commission adopted their mission, ob- jectives and initial goals at a December 2015 meeting.
The mission is “to enhance the health
and quality of life for residents and visitors to the Kane Area by maintaining and en- hancing the Kane Borough Park system for a full range of recreational, educational and cultural experiences. Objectives are “to pro- duce a Kane Boro Parks Management Plan to assist the Boro Council in meeting goals from 2016-2025; to provide a vision for fu- ture park improvements and assist the Kane Boro Council in prioritizing and funding; and to build partnerships with individual and or- ganizational users of the Kane Boro Parks to improve the management and maintenance of the facilities and natural features of the parks.”
Partnerships The Commission quickly established a list of park users and partner organizations. Many of these partners have been active in park improvements and maintenance, pro- viding volunteers, and funding. Engaged park users are absolutely essential to the revitalization of the Kane Parks System with- out putting a severe burden on the taxpayers of Kane.
Four key partners for our parks
emerged - Shade Tree Commission has been in- volved in tree planting and maintenance de- cisions.
-Kane Area Recreational and Cultural Commission (KARCC). KARCC serves as the non-profit for grant applications and re- ceiving donations for specific park projects.. -Kane Area Revitalization Enterprise
(KARE). KARE has been a key in engaging volunteers, funding and materials during the annual KARE for Kane and other lands proj- ects..
-Kane Area School District (KASD). Kane Area Middle-Elementary school borders South over Park. Middle School Students and teachers have been involved in this trail project for many years. In 2016, the KASD
Vo-Ag Forestry program began a partnership to inventory the trees in Evergreen Park.
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Our Parks: Enhancing Quality of Life through Stewardship by Ned Karger, past chair, on behalf of the Kane Parks Commission
Evergreen Park Evergreen Park has been referred to as the “crown jewel” of the Kane Parks System. The Park is 19 acres, centrally located west of South Fraley St. and bordered by Birch St., Park Ave. and Chestnut St. Individual features
include: Memo-
rial Point, Gazebo and walkways (Art in the Wilds Venue), the Florence Newcomer Nature Trail, pavilions, the Enchanted Play- ground, a natural area with habitat unique to
Glenwood Park
Glenwood Park has sections in both the Kane Boro and Wetmore Township on the northeast side of Kane. It is bounded by Hacker St. (Rt. 321) to the west, Kinzua Ave. Extension to the north and the Kane Estates property on the south and east. It is approxi- mately 33 acres. Features include a baseball field (Pat Santelli Field), soccer fields, picnic area, Continued on page 34
our area, basketball/tennis/pickleball/volley- ball courts, T-ball field, and Milton Craven Disc Golf Course.
Evergreen Park, Kane, PA – “Memorial Point” The Point was established after WW I with the placement of this granite boulder and plaque. Memorials to commemorate armed conflicts involving US military personnel and to honor local residents who gave their lives have been added. Annual Memorial Day ceremonies are held here. Replacement of the deteriorating walkways of this memorial area is expected prior to the100th anniversary of the dedication of the granite monument on July 4, 2019. Donations are welcome to the Evergreen Park Memorial Fund, c/o Borough of Kane, Kane, PA 16735 for the “Memorial Point” project estimated at $40K. Just behind Memorial Point is the gazebo area where Art in the Wilds is held annually. The paver walkway with handicap parking pad was completed in mid-May
Milton Craven Disc Golf Course - Evergreen Park, Kane, PA One of the only in-ground disc golf courses in the Allegheny Na- tional Forest, the course is named after Sgt. Milton Craven who fought in the U.S. Civil War and was one of the original trustees of Evergreen park in the early 1900s. Disc (frisbee) golf has been played at Evergreen Park for decades. The original course had marked tee locations and numbered trees to hit with the disc. The current course includes tee areas and elevated chain baskets or “holes”. This popular year-round venue attracts players of all ages throughout the region. This map is of the “Back Nine” of the course and the elevated basket is Hole #4. Follow course activity and the Kane Disc Golf Club on Facebook at The Milton Craven Disc Golf Course.
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