Parks

FARMINGTON — A “wild” jungle theme is in place for this year’s annual Davis County Gala, and it’s expected that proceeds from the event will go a long way toward the development of Utah’s first fully accessible “unlimited play park” for children with special needs.

The annual black-tie affair, to be held the evening of Sept. 6 at the Davis Conference Center in Layton, will feature the African Children’s Choir, with all proceeds going to Chloe’s Sunshine Playground in Centennial Park in Syracuse.

The 5-acre park, to be developed around 1979 S. 1900 West, behind the Syracuse police station, is being billed by officials as meeting the state’s strict criteria for being its first unlimited play park.

SYRACUSE -- The development company that purchased a portion of Jensen Nature Park has outlined a plan to build a residential ski lake development there.

Irben Development LLC, of Roy, has announced plans to build Still Water Lake Estates, a development expected to include two 2,200-by-220-foot lakes, with 24 lots surrounding the bodies of water. Each lot would have a private dock and boatlift.

Development plans also include an on-the-water fuel dock and pump, and each lake is projected to accommodate almost any water sport, including a regulation American Waterski Association slalom course.

PLEASANT VIEW -- Some council members and Mayor Doug Clifford would like to see one acre of land in Wadman Nature Park go to the North View Fire District.

The council recently discussed plans to work out a sale for $1 or a possible trade for a road the fire district would be responsible for installing that would run from east to west.

The acre of property and the rest of Wadman Nature Park was donated to the city by the Wadman family. Councilman Todd Walker, whose term ends Jan. 1, voiced strong opposition to the plan.

PLAIN CITY -- A $1,500 donation for Pioneer Park has been received by the city from Doug Hunt, representing Modern Woodmen of America.

Councilwoman LaFray Kelley suggested the donation be used for tables for the park.

CENTERVILLE -- A historic influx of park impact fees means the city can move forward with initial steps to expand a city park.

HARRISVILLE -- The city is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of vandals who have repeatedly set fire to the restrooms at Independence and Memorial parks.

WEST POINT -- More than 500 employees from Clearfield-based Lifetime Products worked to refurbish two parks and a cemetery on Saturday.