Lawrence Ferrell Park

Also known as East Side Park. Near Fudge Avenue and North Maish Road, Lawrence Ferrell Park boasts 14 acres and includes playground equipment, baseball diamond and an open area for model airplane flying.

Larry Ferrell was born Aug. 9, 1894, and died September 1, 1970. He was park superintendent in the 1960s with this Park commemorated in his honor. Ferrell taught Latin at Frankfort High School in 1960 and served as assistant basketball coach. With clay tennis courts, Ferrell, according to sources, was very particular about keeping the courts in good condition, throwing kids and their bikes out of the Park for even the smallest violations.