From a cartoon by L. F. Van Zelm
Flint Park Has Great Possibilities
Many Larchmonters for the first time visited Flint Park last Saturday on the occasion of the Fireman's and Policeman's Association clam bake and games, and were amused at the place.
Larchmonter Times, October 5, 1922
Many Larchmonters for the first time visited Flint Park last Saturday on the occasion of the Fireman's and Policeman's Association clam bake and games, and were amused at the place.
The Park, during the short time which it has been used, has been wonderfully improved under the jurisdiction of the Recreation Commission.
Former Fire Chief Mayhew W. Bronson, who was a member of the Recreation Commission, has given freely at this time, and has offered many valuable suggestions which in no small measure are responsible for the improvements at that place. Mr. Bronson spends part of each day at the Park and sees to it that the Old Glory is raised and lowered from the flag pole. He is usually surrounded by loyal Cubs or Boy Scouts. A part of the marsh land that was once a swamp has been filled and is now used as an approach and parking space for autos.
During the summer of swimming pool was provided with the water was always clear and fresh and many of the Cubs were taught to swim. As part of the generous gift of Flint Park to the village by Miss Helena Flint there are three small islands and while they are not all in proper condition at present, it is hoped that before long they will be. The islands are known as Boy Scout, Cub Scout, and Girl Scout islands.
Bronson Rock
A pleasing episode in connection with Chief Bronson's work in the interest of Larchmont's boys and the Park integrate devotion and loyalty among the boys for their leader happened early in the summer when some of the Boy Scouts headed by Harold Smith dedicated a huge native rock in the Park to Mr. Bronson, where they christened it "Bronson Rock." A well-known Larchmont woman knowing of Mr. Bronson's great work on behalf of the boys is arranging to place a bronze tablet upon the rock, carrying out the boys' wishes in the matter. Those of the citizens who visited the Park last Saturday saw the one the wonderful possibilities which are to be had at the Park. President McGeachin and his colleagues of the Village Trustees are enthusiastic over the place and if those of our citizens who haven't yet investigated the place would do so it is safe to predict that every effort will be made to continue to improve the place so that the tennis courts, baseball field, and other outdoor sports will soon be provided for.
The proposition is one that the Larchmonter-Times feels should be encouraged and the Recreation Commission is the proper personnel to continue this work.
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