Masthead - Image
Home  -  Departments  -   Citizens   -   Business   -   Leisure  -  Online Payments   -  Downtown Wireless

Public Information Office
Press Releases
Newsletters
Citizens Academy
Road Closings
Contact PIO
Music on the Promenade
LGN Video Stream

LeftNav - Right Corner Image Main   >   News
                     Videos-on-Demand

Kryger_Park_Grand_Opening_11_25_2006
       
Title Description Start Duration
Story Accompanied by live music from Street Level Jazz and a brilliant fireworks display coordinated by the City of Lakeland’s Parks and Recreation Department, Kryger Park was officially opened to the public on Saturday, November 25, 2006. Located on the west side of Lake Mirror overlooking the promenade The park, dedicated in memory of Dr. Allen Kryger, was made possible through a generous donation, from his wife Lynn Fischer-Kryger and the Kryger family. Dr. Kryger was a scientist and local businessman who specialized in the manufacture of citrus flavorings. He founded three Lakeland companies, was an active community volunteer, philanthropist and a dedicated family man. Kryger Park serves a front lawn/urban plaza for both the Terrace Hotel the Lake Mirror Towers and is an ideal space ideal for quiet lunches in the park and intimate outdoor gatherings .. The parks landscape design is Florida Friendly and incorporates the use of bougainvillea, Dr. Kryger`s favorite flowering shrub. So next time you’re Downtown, be sure to stop by and enjoy this spectacular view of the Lake Mirror Promenade,!!   00:00:00   00:01:18