Henderson Park (Chehalis, Washington)

Henderson Park is located in Chehalis, Washington in the city's South Market district and is a block northeast of nearby Recreation Park.

Henderson Park
Henderson Park (Chehalis, Washington) is located in Washington (state)
Henderson Park (Chehalis, Washington)
TypePicnic, community assembly
Coordinates46°39′12″N 122°57′11″W
Area1-acre (0.40 ha)
Established1962
StatusOpen
PathsSidewalks
TerrainFlat
PlantsRoses
FacilitiesChehalis government buildings

The 1-acre (0.40 ha) park hosts several buildings used by various city government divisions, most notably the Chehalis Parks and Recreation Department, and as a command center during emergencies in the city.[1]

History

The land was donated to Chehalis by the Henderson Lumber Company in 1908 but forgotten by the city until 1913, though the area was treated as a park by local residents.[2][3] The park would not be recognized by the city until 1916.[4] Full ownership was given to Chehalis, by deed, in 1962.[5]

During its early history, the grounds had been used as an automobile stop, a market place, picnic area, and a playground. By the 1940s, the space began to be primarily utilized for the State Department of Natural Resources and then later by the Chehalis fire department and the Jaycees.[6][7]

Rose bushes were dispersed through the site during a transfer of plantings from the closure of the Chehalis Municipal Rose Garden but the roses did not flourish.[1] The park's pumphouse is dressed as a gingerbread house during the winter holiday season.[8]

See also

References
  1. Voie, Brittany (August 3, 2018). "More Information Surfaces About the Chehalis Municipal Rose Garden". The Chronicle. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  2. "New Plat To City Is Filed". The Chehalis Bee-Nugget. Vol. 26, no. 16. October 9, 1908. p. 20. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  3. "City Garbage Again Talked". The Chehalis Bee-Nugget. Vol. 30, no. 49. May 23, 1913. p. 2. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  4. "New Auto Park For Motorists". The Chehalis Bee-Nugget. Vol. 34, no. 25. December 1, 1916. p. 1. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  5. "Henderson Park". ci.chehalis.wa.us. City of Chehalis.
  6. "When City Departments Finish Asking For Henderson Space". The Daily Chronicle. May 31, 1961. p. 14. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  7. "Hall Use Approved". The Daily Chronicle. September 20, 1966. p. 1. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  8. Wenzelburger, Jared (November 29, 2019). "Festive Decorations Showcase the Holiday Spirit in Chehalis". The Chronicle. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
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