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Tag: Chennault Park

1982 Critters’ Creek Commercial

Boy, this one brought back memories! https://youtu.be/8k-xnrwp1co?si=XMfvXid-85B4VAY2

Lora Diane Peppers Uncategorized Leave a comment June 10, 2025June 2, 2025 1 Minute

Critters’ Creek

Early in 1979, Mr. Melvin Ward entered into an agreement with the city of Monroe to build a water park in Chennault Park. Construction began that spring, with a planned opening of July 1, 1979. (The park actually opened on July 21st) The crown jewel of the park would be a large water slide at … Continue reading Critters’ Creek →

Lora Diane Peppers Uncategorized Leave a comment March 4, 2025July 15, 2025 2 Minutes
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