Da earliest Landmark da sand finger extendin into da bay from which surveyor Eli Royce platted Escanaba inland, Became da focal point 4 what iz now known az Ludington Park, It iz named after former gov of Wisconsin Harrison Ludington. Land 4 da park waz 1st purchased in 1893. Wen much of da present park lay underwater da 1st structure built in da park waz da Light Tower & light Keeperz House built in 1867 & rebuilt after da fire of 1886. Da house became Coast Guard headquarterz but da tower waz dismantled in 1939 after a automatic light waz placed off da point. Da man-made island link 2 da park waz created in da 1930z filling areaz of da shoreline & extendin Sandpoint. Dredgin 4 da current Yacht Harbor added sand 2 a low Sand Bar which lay off shore. Formin what waz 1st called Sand Island & now Aronson Island named after a former city manager. Current Pathwayz & benchez, a small boat launch & Landscapin of da island wer...
Read moreOk playground, greatly in need of an update First things first the playground is very dirty And is in disrepair spider webs dot the playground when we went there was a kid who was very clearly sick we tried our best to keep distance and especially when he puked on the playground in front of us The parents just ignored the happening we tried to head to a small area to the side but a lady with a large dog off its leash thwarted us as we circled back to the playground sick kid was back with a dog and he brought it right into the center of the playground just ignoring the no dogs allowed rule posted in the front very clearly and one final thing fix your seesaw handles they are freakishly short and my brother who is 12 fell of from the top when first raised truly there was never a more horrible excuse for a handle in the world all in all a terrible place...
Read moreGreat big park with lots to do. Many sport activity's including basketball, football, sofball,baseball, tennis, soccer, volleyball, and disc golf. Kids Kingdom kids play area with public restrooms. Big pervilion for rent to host parties. Lots of park benches and picnic tables. Public water fountains/bubblers for water needs. Close by public bandshell for local entertainment. Paved sidewalks throughout the park. Close to arson island with has a beach house for showering, and changing clothes. Life guards are actively on duty during summer months. Also has a nice boat launch and parking area for vehicles. Small fee may apply for launching and parking. Park is also pet friendly. But please keep your animal on a lease when not playing them. Also please clean up after your pets and yourself. Public garbage cans are on-site for your...
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