11-05-2025
Lebanon seeking to make improvements to Fred Burton Park
The Lebanon City Council is seeking to acquire land from the Lebanon Church of God to build a public park in Ward 2.
The 13-acre tract was purchased by the City in 1963 from the Lebanon Housing Authority with the intention of building a public park. However, by 1996 no park had been built so the City donated the property to the adjacent Lebanon Church of God located at 600 C.L. Manier St..
Now, the church has agreed to return the land and the City will donate $150,000 back to the church. Officials say the land will be used to make improvements to Fred Burton Park, named after the former Ward 2 City Councilor. The park currently consists of a pavilion and play areas for basketball, baseball and softball.
Current Ward 2 Councilor Geri Ashley said one of the first items on the agenda will be to install a playground.
During the Tuesday evening City Council meeting, the ordinance passed the first reading unanimously.
