Lone Elm Park is a 155 acre community park dedicated in 2004. The park is built on land that was once known as the Lone Elm Campground. For several decades, starting in 1821, this site served as a campground and rendezvous point for travelers along the Santa Fe, Oregon, and California Trails.
During construction of the ball fields, project archaeologists discovered several historical artifacts that dated back to pioneer travelers.
Visitors can enjoy a quiet walking trail that winds through native trees and prairie lands, past three original water wells. Visitors can use their imagination to journey back in time and walk where thousands of pioneers went before. The wagon swale can still be seen at one point along the trail where it crosses the creek.
This park is a great place to bring the kids to reminisce about the past, visit the prairie, have a picnic, go for a hike, play soccer or softball, or participate in other outdoor activities.
