Trail Damage Appears To Be Reduced At Donaldson Park
A Donaldson Park volunteer says walking trail damage issues appear to have been reduced thanks to some preventive measures taken by Celina officials. Jason Upton said most of the trail damage was caused by unauthorized motor vehicles using the trail late at night. Upton said he credits Celina’s Police Department for increasing patrols around the […]
Clay HS Students Advocate Donaldson Park Improvements
A Clay County High School group wants to see Celina’s Donaldson Park improved to increase access, the town’s enjoyment, and potentially sales tax revenue. Jason Upton created the group of three Beta Club students with assistance from high school leaders. Upton said he planned for the students to learn leadership and public speaking skills, while […]
Celina Looking To Stop Trail Damage At Donaldson Park
A resident’s call for maintenance to the walking trail at Donaldson Park has Celina Aldermen considering ways to prevent trail damage. Resident Jason Upton said the walking trail is walkable, but it desperately needs new gravel. Upton said he believes most of the damage is caused by people using the trail at night. “I would […]
Donaldson Park Installs Rocket Boxes To Protect Bat Species
Rocket boxes being installed around Celina’s Donaldson Park to protect Tennessee’s threatened and endangered bat species. TWRA Biodiversity Survey Coordinator Mallory Tate Cogburn said bat boxes are artificial structures built for female bats to roost during the summer months. Tate Cogburn said bats raise their young in snags, or dead trees, because they provide a […]
Celina/Clay Chamber Finishes Improvement Projects At Donaldson Park
The Donaldson Park tennis and basketball courts have been fully refurbished. Celina Mayor Luke Collins said the chamber of commerce over a year ago received grant funding to conduct the work. “The tennis courts have been redone,” Collins said. “New nets and the surface has been redone. So now we have two tennis courts which […]
Celina Volunteer Leading Grant Project To Remove Invasive Species
A Celina volunteer has started an initiative to build more trails by removing an invasive species from Donaldson Park. Jason Upton presented a five-year removal plan to the Board of Aldermen Tuesday night. He said a shrub called the Chinese Privet has overtaken the majority of the wooded area. “I’m here basically to get permission […]
Celina Makes Several Improvements To Donaldson Park, Opens New Frisbee Golf Course
A new frisbee golf course and amenities for a safer version of dodge ball has been installed at Donaldson Park. Celina Mayor Luke Collins said the city-funded project adds new activities just in time for the summer “Something that we are very proud of, and it’s been a big hit,” Collins said. “A lot of […]
Celina To Begin Movie Nights At Donaldson Park
Celina looks to bring monthly move nights to Donaldson Park. The Board of Aldermen approved the some $12,000 purchase for a projector screen and sound system. Mayor Luke Collins said he would like to have a showing this month. “Through town meetings and also through just listening to people when you go to ball games […]
Adding Amenities To Donaldson Park A Challenge With Celina Not Owning
Celina has plans to bring more activities to Donaldson Park but getting clearance from the Army Corp of Engineers can extend that process. Mayor Luke Collins said it can take up to two years to gain approval for a project. “It’s just unacceptable,” Collins said. “The people really deserve better. They deserve a streamed line […]
Clay Boys Basketball Team Helping Improve Donaldson Park
The Clay County High School Boys Basketball team giving back to its community by repainting Donaldson Park. Coach Rob Edwards said the plan is to paint the pavilions and picnic tables. “I told the guys about it, and they were all pretty happy about it,” Edwards said. “I think we have a great group of […]
