Joint project completed for Lions Park and Veterans Memorial in Osakis

OsVets 3205.jpg — A 3three-way joint project between the Osakis Lions Club, Osakis VFW and the City of Osakis has recently been completed at Bill Sliper Lions Park.

By Echo Press staff report

September 09, 2022 at 8:21 AM

OSAKIS — A three-way joint project between the Osakis Lions Club, Osakis VFW and the City of Osakis has recently been completed at Bill Sliper Lions Park at the south entrance of town.

The improvements include a 16-by-30-foot concrete area with two metal picnic tables, including a handicapped-accessible table, located at the VFW memorial.

OsVets 3197.jpg — Improvements at the park include a 16-by-30-foot concrete area with two metal picnic tables, including a handicapped accessible table.

Electricity and water are available for picnics. This also provides a resting place for those visiting the memorial to honor loved ones whose names and branches of the military are featured here. Plans are underway this fall to plant shade trees next to the picnic area so visitors can more fully enjoy their experience.

Special thanks for this project go to the Osakis Lions Club, the Osakis VFW and the City of Osakis.

By Echo Press staff report

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