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Darke County Parks
DCP Winter Wonderland a huge success
The weekend of December 4-6, Darke County Parks held their 13th annual
Winter Wonderland luminary event. This year a special covid-safe
drive-thru took place at Shawnee Prairie Preserve. The event was a huge
success with over 500 vehicles making their way around the loop. Over
500 luminaries lit the drive-thru path that featured several displays,
including candy land, forest gnomes, fairy lights, Santa’s elves, and
even Santa himself. Many children left letters to Santa in his mailbox.
Children shouted hello, promising they had been good all year, as they
passed by.
DCP would like to thank all of the organizations that participated in
the annual Wayne Nichols Memorial Snowman Decorating Contest including
Rehmert's Kawasaki Ktm, Stelvideo Junior Grange #216, Arcanum Wayne
Trail Historical Society, Denlinger Home Solutions LLC, and Garst
Museum and The National Annie Oakley Center Foundation. This year, the
contest results were determined by “likes” on Facebook. Though
Stelvideo Junior Grange put up an impressive performance with over 230
votes, it was Rehmert's Kawasaki Ktm that crossed the finish line while
the checkered flag waved at 264 “likes”.
DCP staff would also like to thank all of the volunteers that came out
to prep, take part in the event, and tear down. This event could not
happen without the help of hard-working volunteers.
As with most events in 2020, plans changed frequently with covid cases
steadily increasing. DCP felt that drive-thru only was the best option
to keep the public safe. Plans for next year’s event are underway and
DCP hopes to bring back both the new auto tour and the classic
luminary-lit walking path through the woods.
Stay up to date on the planning of all events by following Darke County
Parks on Facebook and Instagram or by visiting darkecountyparks.org.
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