Miller Park

History

Miller Park is found in central Laurel Crossing, about three blocks from Laurel Crossing Elementary on the corner of Primrose Lane and Alameda Drive. Occupying a space of nearly three and a half acres, Miller Park is the largest single plot of open space within town limits, and is home to a number of Laurel Crossing’s civic events. Most notable is the widely attended Founder’s Day celebration, drawing crowds of nearly 4,000 people every year.

The park boasts a number of amenities, such as a basketball court on the northern edge of the park and a popular play structure near the southwestern corner. The grand Central Gazebo, the park's crowning jewel,  was built in the mid 1950's, and has served as the centerpiece to many of the town's events. Though structure was damaged by a small fire caused by  teenagers in the 1990's, it was restored and rededicated by Mayor O'Fallingham in early 1994. The grand reopening of the park took place at the newly restored Central Gazebo, and the park was renamed for elderly citizen Ronald Miller, who donated the funds to both restore the gazebo and install the new play structure for the children of the town.

Recent Events

Much of Miller Park was destroyed during the Six Sinkholes event. One of the sinkholes claimed the Central Gazebo and large sections of the central park area. The basketball court and the play structure were closed following the event, and will remain so until the Laurel Crossing Police Department certifies their safety and structural integrity. Much of the surrounding area is restricted, and is not open to the public. As a result, a number of tourist and residents prone to sensationalism have staked out the site, protesting its closure.