Tell City Council We Want to Save Zindel's Caretaker House!

Tell City Council We Want to Save Zindel's Caretaker House!

The Issue

Zindel Park has been a center for community recreation since the early 1930's. Once a thriving park with water fountains, fish exhibits, monuments made from volcanic rock, and a beautiful caretakers house, neglect from the City of Lock Haven has ultimately led to the decline of these important landmarks. Zindel Park is perhaps the only gem in an otherwise bleak and depressed town.

Despite the disarray of these landmarks, dozens (if not hundreds) still flock to the park every weekend. In fact, it is pretty common to see senior pictures being taken here, or even a wedding! 

Sadly, Lock Haven City Council has proposed that the easiest answer to their neglect of this historic landmark would be demolition and construction of a bathroom facility (yes, you read that correctly... a BATHROOM) in its place. Tell the folks at the Courthouse that you, the taxpayer and partial landowner, care about our local history and want to SAVE this important landmark!

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The Issue

Zindel Park has been a center for community recreation since the early 1930's. Once a thriving park with water fountains, fish exhibits, monuments made from volcanic rock, and a beautiful caretakers house, neglect from the City of Lock Haven has ultimately led to the decline of these important landmarks. Zindel Park is perhaps the only gem in an otherwise bleak and depressed town.

Despite the disarray of these landmarks, dozens (if not hundreds) still flock to the park every weekend. In fact, it is pretty common to see senior pictures being taken here, or even a wedding! 

Sadly, Lock Haven City Council has proposed that the easiest answer to their neglect of this historic landmark would be demolition and construction of a bathroom facility (yes, you read that correctly... a BATHROOM) in its place. Tell the folks at the Courthouse that you, the taxpayer and partial landowner, care about our local history and want to SAVE this important landmark!

The Decision Makers

Barbara Masorti
Former Lock Haven City Council
Responded
Dear Petition Supporters, I wanted to share an update with accurate information about the status of this issue. Zindel Park is managed and maintained by the Lock Haven City authority (an organization of appointed community members). The house has been in a state of disrepair for many years. Recently the house was damaged by a tree falling on it. The city has been working with the insurance company regarding potential repairs, which will be very costly. The current proposal for the house involves utilizing as much of the remaining building as possible, specifically the stone and porch, to create a public facility which would include much needed restrooms at the park. The City staff is currently working on a grant to restore some of the landmarks that used to be featured at the property (fountains, etc). I’m not sure when the last time the house was occupied, some members of the community have suggested that the house hasn't been occupied since the early 1960's. The City of Lock Haven is a thriving and beautiful community. We are proud of our town and its history. We have a talented City staff, a dedicated and active bipartisan Council working hard to make the best community we can while keeping taxes affordable and maintaining necessary services. I am always happy to engage in a conversation, but want to ensure there is accurate information so we can have a productive dialogue. As I mentioned, myself, the Council, and city staff are engaged with the community in putting together a plan that benefits all of the people who use the park. More cooperation and the sharing of accurate information will be good for the community. Thank you. Kind regards, Barbara Masorti Lock Haven City Council Member
Joel Long
Lock Haven City Mayor
Tami Brannan
Lock Haven City Council

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