Tim Hunker, Eddie Avedikian, Amy Stull and Bob Sobota of Woodmen Hills, along with Eagle Scouts Brandon Giles, John Lloyd and soon to be Eagle Scout, David Lloyd, officially named and dedicated the area’s newest park, The Eagles Nest at Horseshoe Park, on July 4. The park is located east of Eastonville Road in the open area just past the crosswalk. It’s bordered by Gladwater Road and the Woodmen Hills Trail.The Horseshoe Park’s name represents the rodeo and cowboy themes of the street names in some areas of the Woodmen Hills subdivision. The name also describes the shape formed by Gladwater Road. “The Eagles Nest” refers to contributions from Eagle Scout and community service projects, which made the park possible.One of the requirements for a Boy Scout to earn the rank of Eagle is to direct and lead a service project for the community, a church or school. Brandon, John and David from Troop 149, which is chartered by Grace Community Church, came up with their own ideas and designs and through donations and fundraisers came up with the materials to complete the projects. They also organized the volunteers.Brandon Giles was the original visionary. He led the design and construction of a picnic shelter, which was built to withstand the Falcon weather, in a barren area off the Woodmen Hills Trail.John Lloyd came up with the idea to construct a playground set for young children.Woodmen Hills installed the irrigation for a new soccer field in the area, and others volunteered their time to lay sod. Trees were added as well.David Lloyd’s project was to beautify the area by constructing raised flower beds, laying decorative rock and installing gate posts and to identify the area with signage. The individual ideas and projects have – together – created a great new facility.
