Kaysville Kinks #54 Lake Park Resort

KAYSVILLE KINKS - #54 IN SERIES - MAY 1895

• PHOTO: Lake Park Resort 1890's - 215 acres west of Farmington on shore of the Great Salt Lake. A spur of the Denver and Rio Grande RR brought patrons to the resort. It offered bath houses, picnic kiosks, shooting gallery, race track, open air pavilion for dancing. When Lake Park closed, the buildings were moved closer to Farmington and renamed Lagoon. Utah State Historical Photo

• The Davis County district school teachers and children (Kaysville among them) were in complete possession of the Lake Park Resort yesterday. They conducted things in a manner to get the greatest possible enjoyment out of the day. What was intended as a children's day developed into a holiday for young and old. There was estimated to be between 1,500 and 2,000 people at the Park and they all enjoyed themselves. The schools closing for 1895 will long be remembered. The program was well rendered. Dancing and baseball were the chief amusements and the little folks went at their fun with a vim that showed how interested they were and how very happy. The ball and banquet in the evening was successful. Everything went off smoothly and the attendance was gratifying. The banquet was one of the best. The tables were spread with delicacies in variety sufficient to gratify an epicurean taste. The waiters were young girls from different schools, dressed in stunning white. During the banquet a program of music and addresses were given. The music for the Ball was furnished by Christensen Brothers Salt Lake Orchestra.