Trotter's Trail at Veterans Park in Pendleton SC
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Trotter's Trail and the Picnic Shelters at Veterans Park
Trotter's Trail at Veterans Park in Pendleton SC is a beautiful 1400 foot long walking trail that winds through the woods adjacent to Barrett's Place Playground. This asphalt trail is wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair and includes a beautiful bridge and entrance as well as benches in various locations. Landscaping will continue with plans to include many dogwood trees.
Trotter's Trail became a project of the Friends of the Park organization in 2006 and is certainly an asset to the park and to the Town of Pendleton. Trotter's Trail was made possible through the efforts of many volunteers and donors who worked very hard to make this trail become a reality.
The Trail was dedicated on November 14, 2009 in memory of Justin Trotter. Justin's love of nature inspired friends and family to honor his memory with this trail. Justin was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 12 while a student at Riverside Middle School in Pendleton South Carolina. In September 2004 Justin lost his battle with the disease at the young age of 15.
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Let's Work Together To Make Our Veterans Park The Best It Can Be
Friends of the Park meets the 3rd Monday of each Month at 6:30 pm at the Pendleton United Methodist Church in the Social Hall. There are no meetings in November or December. Please click this link to learn more about Friends of the Park.
Our biggest Fundraiser is Freedom Fest which is held at Veterans Park on the Saturday before July 4th.
All donations to Friends of the Park are greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Donate here or mail your tax deductible donation to:
Friends of the Park
PO Box 408
Pendleton SC 29670
We are a group of concerned citizens interested in making Pendleton SC's Veterans Park the best it can be. We currently have a playground, walking trail, three picnic shelters, a concessions pavilion with restrooms, and three old ballfields.
Where Is Veterans Park in Pendleton SC?
Veterans Park is owned by the Town of Pendleton SC
Virtual Tour of Trotter's Trail
in two parts
Although Golf carts are not allowed on Trotter's Trail, we made an exception in order to film this video. Ed Kirkley drove me around our beautiful Trotter's Trail in his golf cart while I filmed. It was a fun time. Thank you, Ed.
Dedication Of Trotter's Trail
Parents and Sister of Justin Trotter
The Trail was dedication to the memory of Justin Trotter on Nov 14, 2009
Photo Gallery Of Trotter's Trail Dedication
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Beautiful Cake for the Dedication
Program for the Dedication Of Trotter's Trail
November 14, 2009
Trotter's Trail Dedication
Welcome
Nancy Hellams
Opening Prayer
Reverend Richard Gibson
Words of Appreciation
Parents of Justin Trotter
Renee Gibson Trotter
Todd Trotter
Sing-a-long
This Is My Father's World
(Words on the back of this program)
Jean and Don Brewer
Dedication
Debra Padgett, Trotter's Trail Committee Chair
Ribbon Cutting
Bill Beck
Closing Prayer/Blessing
Ed Kirkley
Everyone is invited to join Friends of the Park
for a Soup Lunch following the ceremony.
Thank You, Volunteers
Debra Padgett and Ed Kirkley headed up the Trotter's Trail Committee for Friends of the Park and worked very closely with the Town of Pendleton, the volunteers, the Trotter Family and the many donors.
Volunteers and Donors Made Trotter's Trail a Reality!
Special Thanks to the following who volunteered or donated services for Trotter's Trail:
T.M. Padgett Construction, Fowler Corp., M&R Metal Fabrication, IndCom Services Inc., Griff's Feed & Seed, Frank Reeves, Freddie Head, Stephen Kelly, Frankie Mullikin, Matthew Kelly, Russell Love, Dave Wilson, Ed Kirkley, Bill Parker, Tom Vegod, Willis Kelly, Pete McConnell, Lazlo Solomosi, Bud Whelchel, Debra, Thomas,& Timothy Padgett, Renee Gibson Trotter, Jessica Trotter, Todd & Renee F. Trotter, Bill, Kim & Parker Beck, Nate Lester, Curtis Carter, Richard Quattlebaum, Cody McAlister, Ryan Kelly, Zach Ledford, Cass Brown, Henry Martin, and Bob Landers.
Thank you to all the groups and individuals who volunteered the scheduled Work Days and Fundraisers, Pendleton Pride In Motion, and The Town of Pendleton.
Picnic Shelters
Picnic Shelters at Veterans Park
in Pendleton SC
Three Picnic Shelters were built by our wonderful volunteers and can be rented for birthday parties, family gatherings, etc.
Rent: $35/3 hr.
Call Town Hall 646-9409
Reserve A Picnic Shelter at Veterans Park in Pendleton SC
Beautiful setting along Trotter's Trail
Shelter Number 3 Named in honor of Ed and Davie Kirkley
Ed and Davie have done a tremendous amount of volunteer work for Veterans Park
Shelter Number 3 is the one you see as you go through the entrance to Trotter's Trail.
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Fun With Nature
Make your walk an education
Fun With Nature: Take Along Guide (Take Along Guides)
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sousababy
Oct 21, 2011 @ 5:57 am | delete
- Came back to google +1 this gem.
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sousababy
Oct 21, 2011 @ 5:57 am | delete
- A truly touching and beautiful tribute to a life cut too short. Your work is reaching many, many people and is inspiring others to do the same. Hope contributions keep on pouring in.
Sincerely,
Rose
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Ramkitten
Aug 10, 2011 @ 4:26 pm | delete
- I love when towns have things like this--outdoor places for all to enjoy. We have a number of really nice parks here in Flagstaff, too, and an urban trail system I really love. This is a great way to showcase one of your local public assets.
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KarenTBTEN
May 25, 2010 @ 9:41 pm | delete
- Very nice tribute to a little patch of nature. Lensrolled to "Step Into Ravenna Creek Ravine" (a page about another woods trail in another little park in another city...)
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Geeve
Feb 28, 2010 @ 2:12 pm | delete
- A lovely trail that I have added to my "Walking Trails and Paths" lens. Thanks for telling us all about it.
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