Come Walk With Us !
Loch Lynn Trails - by the soccer fields
Monday mornings at 9:00
Walk as much or as little as you like
Health Dept staff will be here to coordinate once a month - second Monday in July, August, September, October
All are welcome!
Arbor Day 2026
Several trees were planted on Tuesday, May 5, by DNR staff and town maintenance. These trees were purchased with funds from a Street Trees Grant, and they replaced trees that had been removed from town's right-of-way. This grant may be renewed yearly, and residents are encouraged to contact Town Hall if a replacement tree is desired for the town right-of -way along their property. Pictured are Kat Philips - DNR, Larry and Dave - town workers, Ted Hoxie - DNR, and Dave Teter - resident who had a tree planted in front of his home.
Another load of wood carpeting has been added to the playground. Additional signage, lighting and surveillance equipment will complete the renovation. Enjoy the space!
DNR representatives and town worker planted trees in the park area.
Tree planting crew - Melissa Cole, Ted Hoxie, Larry Bernard and Patrick Gates
At the January 6th Town Council meeting Mayor Larry Friend administered the oath of office to returning Council members Max Hill and Bryce Canfield. They will serve for another 2-year term.
Work is complete on the second phase of our playground! Swings, musical play pieces and other items have been installed. The poured rubberized base is finished and is wheelchair accessible. Wood carpet has been spread. New fencing surrounds the play area and parking is ready for use!
The playground upgrades are being funded by ARPA (Covid) funds, Community Parks and Playgrounds grant, Project Open Space grants, and Deep Creek Lions / Landon's Dream donations.
New parking spaces have been paved on both sides of the park, including handicap spaces. This will allow wheelchair access to the pavilion / ADA bathroom and the inclusive play area, as well as helping with parking issues when the pavilion is rented.
At our volunteer workday on the Wetland Walking Trail we made improvements to the graveled path. Garrett Trails supplied tools and some volunteers. Maintenance staff, the Mayor, and a couple of residents also worked that morning to fill in low spots that hold water. If you haven't walked the boardwalk and trail, be sure to do so this fall. It is lovely this time of year.
Resident Jean Tressler recently celebrated her 94th birthday! Mayor Friend and Clerk Becky visited with Jean and are amazed by her sharp memory. Wishing her many more!
Photos from the Town Picnic
Good Music
Maintenance crew cooked the corn
Children enjoyed the new play equipment
Melissa Avery was named Volunteer of the Year
Park Update
Work has begun on the playground renovation! Old landscape timbers and some fencing have been removed. Playground Specialists have removed old pieces and installed the first phase of new play equipment. Please be aware that there may be times that it will not be safe for children to play while work is proceeding. The second part of the project is scheduled for early October. As soon as the second part is complete, all new fencing will be installed around the entire play area. We apologize for any inconvenience during this process. The results should be awesome! Thank you for your understanding .
New sidewalk is in place
First stage of playground has been installed! We need help to move the mountain of wood chips into the area so that it may be opened for play. Bring a rake if you can help. Work will continue daily until completed.
Play equipment demolition and installation is underway.
Watch Our Progress!
The updates to our playground and park are underway. A new sidewalk and landscaping are completed at the pavilion, and a tree has been removed to allow for paving of new parking spots. The first phase of playground installation is also complete (first picture below) and the second phase is to be done in October (second and third pictures) The second phase will include a poured rubber base that will make the space accessible for persons with physical limitations. This area will be connected to handicap parking spaces and to swings for special needs children.
Mike O'Brien, President of the Deep Creek Lions Club presented a check to Loch Lynn Heights Clerk/Treasurer Becky Friend. Also in the photo are Mike McCue, Lions Playground Chairperson, and Landon Georg with parents Tiffany and Brian, and sisters Ella and Cadence.
