Scout Hill

The entire Parchment community played a part in Kindleberger Park's rapid development. KVP provided funds and labor, employing nearly 400 people during the depression years on various community building projects including the park. At time, Mr. Kindleberger called on local residents for help. At his request, a team of community members dug a long ditch to pipe water from the mill to the park. Others picked up fourteen truckloads of rocks strewn about on the future ball diamond. When the diamond was nearly complete, a group of citizens helped raise up the wooden bleachers. Even KVP customers and suppliers got into the act. 36 rustic log benches arrived in a train load of wood pulp from the Pacific northwest, and the Weyerhauser Corporation sent a 70-foot flagpole that was proudly installed at the back of the ball diamond. The grand opening took place in 1933 with a dedication ceremony held on June 17.

Photos: Vintage postcard of the View from Scout Hill; View from Scout Hill 2023; Digging the ditch; Newspaper article about the history of the park with additional historic photos