Elm Street Park
Elm Street Park has been a work in progress of the City for many years. In the beginning, it was a grassy lot with a sprinkler system, which was turned on during the summer months for children to run through.
This park became a partnered collaboration between a local non-profit, The French Prairie Community Progress Team, the Gervais School District, and the City of Gervais. From 2003 through 2006, BINGO was established and hosted at Gervais High School. During this time period, local and surrounding businesses donated in prizes, and cash, nearly totaling $300,000. Along with leveraged volunteer hours, these proceeds were saved to develop a children’s park. In 2006, the City combined funds with the BINGO proceeds to add landscaping and to purchase playground equipment, which was installed by Public Works staff and a hired contractor.