HDR - TT and Summerlyn Park 12-2014

Tiger Town & Summerlyn Parks

Tiger Town Park

The doors of the past open up to the future here. Although a flood destroyed most of the school when the Pea River left its banks, the white and cream front of the school still stands tall and proud. By looking through one of the windows of the three double doors, visitors can see the Tiger Town Park a downtown public playground. The playground wall facing the school is adorned with red, green and blue painted handprints and signatures of Elba’s youth. The original facade of the building and the front steps, which the school’s alumni still visit during reunions, were saved. Alumni can gather in front of the three double doors on the steps below the large, black Elba High School letters at the top. Tiger Town Park is open to the public.

 

Summerlyn Park

Summerlyn Park, open to the public, is located on the east bank of the Pea River on Alabama Highway 84 at the Pea River Bridge on the old home place of Vicki and David Bandstra. It is named in memory of their daughter.  The park features a 16 x 20-feet pavilion, a walking path, fire pits, and barbecue grills.