July 31, 2014.....The City of Noblesville and the Noblesville Parks Department sponsored a contest from June 26 – July 24 which invited people to submit names for the city’s newest park. The future 6.4 acre park, which has been referred to by its working title of West Gateway Park, will be located next to the White River and bordered by State Road 19; Conner Street/State Road 32; Nixon Street; and Logan Street. Groundbreaking for the park is scheduled for next spring.

            “We are pleased to announce that the name of the new park will be ‘Federal Hill Park.’ Since the area of Noblesville where the park will be located has been known as Federal Hill since the 1800’s, the name was chosen to reflect the history and heritage of that area of the city,” said Mayor John Ditslear.

            Over 300 entries were received for the contest. Contest rules stated that each entry would be date and time stamped so that if more than one person submitted the name that was selected, then the person who first submitted the entry would be the winner. Six entries were submitted for the winning name, and Noblesville resident Joyce Scott was the first to turn in the suggestion for Federal Hill Park. Courtesy of Klipsch Music Center, Scott received two tickets to any concert for the remainder of this season.

           Thanks to all who participated in the contest!