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Visionary Gift

September 21, 2008 · By Deb Phillips – The Photo Gal 

Mary Alice Warren at the Jack Warren Park Groundbreaking Ceremony in Lewisville, North Carolina (Forsyth County) with disc golf (or disk golf). Deb Phillips, photographer.Mary Alice Warren

Jack Warren Park

In 2005 Mary Alice Warren donated 15 acres to the Town of Lewisville for a park in honor of her late husband, Jack Warren. Yesterday, Mary Alice and members of her family joined Lewisville town leaders and citizens to break ground for Jack Warren Park.

The park is located along Lewisville-Clemmons Road, about a mile from downtown Lewisville. The park currently includes a half-mile walking trail, a large multi-purpose field, two bocce ball courts, horseshoe pits, two age-appropriate playgrounds, restroom facilities and a large pavilion.

Thanks to Mary Alice’s visionary spirit, where there might have been a sprawling housing development, there will instead remain a place of natural beauty that will be enjoyed by the community for years to come. Jack Warren Park — what a wonderful gift.

Photo Gallery

Photos from the September 20, 2008 dedication ceremony can be viewed in the Jack Warren Park photo gallery.

Update on 10/10/2010: Jack Warren Park was officially opened in a ceremony hosted by the Town of Lewisville on October 9, 2010. Please note that DOGS are NOT allowed in the park. HOURS: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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4 Responses to “Visionary Gift”
  1. Jolayne says:
    September 16, 2010 at 3:32 pm

    Is there any update on when Jack Warren park will open? I’ve been waiting for so long. It is such a beautiful area in our community and I’d love to be able to take advantage of it.

    In recent months a lot of progress has been made (turning lane, etc.,) but there is no clear sign of when the park is opening. Any information will be helpful! I have contacted the city, but I haven’t heard back yet.

    Thanks!

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  2. Deb Phillips - The Photo Gal says:
    September 16, 2010 at 3:48 pm

    Hi, Jolayne —

    I’m not sure what the status is at this time on Jack Warren Park. I had heard there would be a formal opening ceremony whenever it opens to the public. I’ve been checking Lewisville’s information channel, Cable Channel 6, about once a week. Feel free to give the town a call at 945-5558. Hopefully, we won’t have to wait much longer! Thanks for writing!

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  3. Kathy C says:
    March 21, 2011 at 9:30 pm

    I read where dogs are not allowed in the park. Does this include the walking trails as well?

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