HomeMy WebLinkAboutFREEDOM ROCK PROPOSALCity of Lakeville
Parks & Recreation
Memorandum
To: Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee Members
From: John Hennen, Parks and Recreation Director
Date: April 18, 2018
Subject: Freedom Rock Proposal
Staff has been approached by members of the Lakeville VFW Post with the request
to have a Freedom Rock placed at Aronson Park near the existing Veterans
Memorial.
Freedom Rocks are a unique way in which to commemorate the stories of Veterans
with a piece of art that can be appreciated by the community for years to come.
Each rock is completely unique and varies in size. The mural subject will be
determined by the artist and Freedom Rock committee then painted onto a rock
not to exceed 10’x10’.
The Lakeville VFW would like to unveil the Freedom Rock as part of their Post’s 100th
Year Anniversary Celebration during Pan-O-Prog of 2019. The Post will be
responsible for funding this project and at this time is requesting the approval of
their preferred site location at Aronson Park. Staff is seeking feedback and the
approval of the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee to grant this
permission to the Lakeville VFW Post.
Attached, you will find examples of existing memorials in other communities.
Additional information on the Freedom Rock process can be viewed here:
•The Freedom Rock Tour
•Sponsorship Brochure