And we are ready to start singing away our sadness at an amphitheater

By Patric Hedlund, TME • The Mountain Communities turned out in force again October 14 to show strong support for their beloved Frazier Mountain Park.

Kern County’s Park Designer Don Woodard and Facilities Administrator Carl Brewer are working on the Proposition 68 Regional Park grant. The task last week was for the community to vote for their top “wish list” items. Neighbors again showed their devotion to the restoration of Frazier Mountain Park. They also voted for a dog park, parcourse exercise route and an amphitheater to showcase the stunning talents of residents here.

Though everyone might dream of a swimming pool, they…(please see below to view full stories and photographs)

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Yes, that is a double row of votes for the pond. Center and right: 8-year-old M.J. Ruscigno and her family voted for the pond also, plus a parcourse and the playground.

(Above) The quiet pond in Frazier Mountain Park always brought family groups together for the Fiesta Days Fishing Derby. (Center) In August 2013 Ian Hill and big sister Reagan Thompson fished as a team. (Right) August 2011–10 years ago. In 2021, what people still want most is their community fishing hole—plus an amphitheater, clean restrooms and a dog park.

Michelle Walker of Scapes N Gates (left) explained her park design. Don Woodard (right) reviewed his 2015-2016 Master Plan, from before the pond went dry.

This is the 1920s vision for Frazier Mountain Park. Now it appears it may be possible to reconnect much of this region with walking trails…

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