"A WALK IN THE PARK"

Located at the top of a hill overlooking the Hamlet of Champion, the 1800 Village Green Park affords a magnificent view of the hamlet and the eastern portion of the Town toward the Black River. The wooded park, deeded to the Town in 1807 by General Henry Champion, was home to the first church and school in Jefferson County. Foundations for these structures, as well as for a store, remain undisturbed. Two of the actual structures-a church and brick store-were moved to the hamlet below in the 1840's. The church remains standing and now serves as the Champion Grange #18 building.

The Town of Champion has begun preliminary development of the park with the planting of indigenous trees and plants, a memorial to the Town's founding families, and signage. It is the intention of the Town to develop an authentic 19th century park with period walkways, a parade ground, picnic tables, rustic benches, and playground. Long term plans include: a pavilion for open air concerts and an observation deck.

The Town Board views the preservation of the Town's history as a vital part of its future. The park is open to the public year round.