Damesi park
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Damesi Park was created in 1906 and named after the founder of Argos, Bartholomew Damesi. A statue of him stands at the Main Street entrance. | Damesi Park was created in 1906 and named after the founder of Argos, Bartholomew Damesi. A statue of him stands at the Main Street entrance. | ||
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There is a baseball/softball diamond, soccer field, and two playgrounds in the park, along with meandering paths and various enclosed shelters for rental. | There is a baseball/softball diamond, soccer field, and two playgrounds in the park, along with meandering paths and various enclosed shelters for rental. | ||
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Argos Day is a huge event in the city. The park fills with vendors, and there are contests, games, and raffles available all day long. The park takes on a carnival-like atmosphere. | Argos Day is a huge event in the city. The park fills with vendors, and there are contests, games, and raffles available all day long. The park takes on a carnival-like atmosphere. | ||
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Current revision as of 20:04, 8 July 2007
Damesi Park was created in 1906 and named after the founder of Argos, Bartholomew Damesi. A statue of him stands at the Main Street entrance.
The park is made up of 300 acres (1.21 km squared), and is bordered by Main, Strand, Centre, and Proctor Streets.
There is a baseball/softball diamond, soccer field, and two playgrounds in the park, along with meandering paths and various enclosed shelters for rental.
There are twice-yearly fireworks displays put on in Damesi Park--one on the 4th of July, and one on Argos Day, which is celebrated in early September, weather permitting.
Argos Day is a huge event in the city. The park fills with vendors, and there are contests, games, and raffles available all day long. The park takes on a carnival-like atmosphere.
