Clarkdale Park — Attraction in Clarkdale

Sunday 16 February 2025 Stopped by today because I noticed a sign featuring a ribbon cutting event to reopen the park's historical gazebo scheduled for Tuesday the 18th of February. Very pleasantly surprised because a few years ago a decision by a city official was to have it torn down. So grateful that people of the town convinced whomever to refurbish the gazebo again. I saw that work was being done and so glad to see the finished product. It looks great!! Really grateful to those who are dedicated to preserving historical buildings. I made a video but it is too long to post here. If in the area the 18th of February, join in the ribbon cutting ceremony as a show of...

The best park in town!!! Yes, I am biased as i live in Clarkdale. 😁 Tons of Family Friendly Events all year round.

Smelter Town Brewery-Hometown feel with a Modern Flair. Right across the street from the park!

Stardust Books-Way more than just a bookstore! Check it out!

Vilolettes Bakery Cafe-Hands down best French Pasteries and bites to eat around!

Concerts at the Park-Summer Series is always AWESOME.

National Night Out-Main st blocked off. Live music, food and drinks!

Halloween House Decorating Contest. As well as all the best treats to get while Trick or Treating. Park at Clarkdale Jerome School if you don't live in upper Clarkdale.

And...

Did a toad race for kids here in 1980. Collected a few fatties from our neighborhood in Cottonwood and carefully brought them to Clarkdale as the entertainment for a dozen children, including my two daughters ages 4 and 6. What a riot, lining them up on a big piece of plywood with long 2"x4" dividers to keep the toads in their own lanes.

No toads were injured in the race and were returned to the wash behind our home. The children who attended that race still speak happily of the event 40 years later and now even have children of...