Battle of the Lakes
The City’s Independence Day celebration will be held at Oak Lake again this year. That to the consternation of “traditionalists” who think the festival should return to its previous location at Holmes Lake on the other side of town.
I ask you, Lincolnites: which is the better location for the festivities, Oak Lake or Holmes Lake?
I don’t have a dog in this fight. As much as I love a good community festival, Independence Day for the Wilsons has always been more about spending the day with the family around home. I do have a bias toward Holmes Lake, but that’s only because I have spent much more time there and I love many aspects of the park’s recent facelift.
What’s your druthers?
The Comments
meatball says Bring it back to Holmes. June 26, 2009 at 10:05am
Bring it back to Holmes.
Mrs. CU says When Lincoln's Chief of Police June 26, 2009 at 1:12pm
When Lincoln’s Chief of Police was on KFOR recently he was asked which is a better location and he stated Oak Lake was for traffic. It’s much easier to get the crowd out of OL than HL.
Trees block my view either way.
Fletch says I'd say Holmes, homes. June 26, 2009 at 2:57pm
I’d say Holmes, homes.
beerorkid says For selfish reasons I like June 29, 2009 at 8:20am
For selfish reasons I like Oak lake because we just ride our bikes down the bike path and occupy a secret secluded location which seems like front row.
Melinda says RE: Battle of the Lakes June 29, 2009 at 5:01pm
As the owner of a business in the haymarket, I like Oak Lake. It brings more business to the downtown area.