Haliburton Rotary is asking the community to ‘reach for the sky’.
Officials say, there’s still more work to do at Skyline Park and they are asking the community to pitch in and make it happen.
According to Rotary officials, after three years of work in the park, the transformation of one of Haliburton’s most popular outdoor destinations is well underway.
The five-year project, which is expected to be completed next year, is creating a more accessible, attractive and welcoming park for local residents and visitors.
“Skyline Park belongs to the entire community,” says Ursula Devolin of the Haliburton Rotary Club. “We want to create a place that locals can enjoy and be proud of, while giving visitors another reason to stop, explore and experience the beauty of our village.”
Though the Rotary Club has borne a significant portion of the costs to date, the project has already benefited from support from the Ministry of Transportation, which owns the property, as well as MPP Laurie Scott, Haliburton County, the Municipality of Dysart et al, the Haliburton
County Development Corporation, Rotary District 7010, Haliburton Historical Society, Haliburton Highland Trekkers, and numerous local contractors and suppliers who have donated their time, expertise, and resources.
To complete the project, Rotary has launched a ‘Reach for the Sky’ fundraiser. Funds raised will help put the finishing touches on the project, including improvements to the viewing platform, landscaping, picnic tables and more.
“This is an opportunity for our community to leave a lasting legacy,” says John Beachli, long-time Rotarian and co-chair of the fundraising campaign. “Together, we’re making Skyline Park something really special.” Beachli plans to add a personal touch to the park next year, when he installs his own hand-carved stone sculptures
For more information, including how to donate, contact Ursula at ursuladevolin@gmail.com.
