The Washington Rotary Club officially dedicated the pocket park at the intersection of S. Meridian and National Highway Wednesday afternoon. Current Washington Rotary Club president Jeremy Adams said, “We are a service club, so we are always looking for ways to enhance the community through the projects we do. We hope people stop to take a look and spend a little time here.”
Frank Guratzsch, chairman of the park project, said that the Rotary Club worked with local businesses, including Wichman’s Landscaping, Taber-Owens Construction, Eaton Monument, and Bill Dobson Graphics, on the project. Former Rotary Club presidents A.J. Miles and Joe Wellman, who helped guide the project during the planning and early construction phases, both spoke about how the park helped upgrade a very visible part of the community. Washington Mayor Dave Rhoads, who is also a Rotarian, noted the pocket park is a great addition to the city. The mayor said the city was happy to partner with the Rotary Club on the project.
