City Councilman David Force cooked hot dogs and chili for the ribbon cutting ceremony.

The rainy weather couldn’t stop the great crowd that turned out for the ribbon cutting.

Pictured are before and after photos from the park as it was being renovated.

The crowd patiently waiting for the ceremony to begin.

City Parks, Recreation and Tourism Director Scott Sawyer explained in detail the many updates and renovations done to the park.

Norma Donaldson Jenkins represented the Gallman family at the ceremony.

Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, the community was treated to a hot dog cookout.

Children had the chance to test out the park’s new basketball court after the ceremony.

Mayor Foster Senn welcomed everyone to the Dr. Ulysses S. Gallman Park ribbon cutting ceremony.

City Councilman David Force cooked hot dogs and chili for the ribbon cutting ceremony.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/web1_DSC05761.jpgCity Councilman David Force cooked hot dogs and chili for the ribbon cutting ceremony. Courtesy photos

The rainy weather couldn’t stop the great crowd that turned out for the ribbon cutting.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/web1_DSC05764.jpgThe rainy weather couldn’t stop the great crowd that turned out for the ribbon cutting. Courtesy photos

Pictured are before and after photos from the park as it was being renovated.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/web1_DSC05767.jpgPictured are before and after photos from the park as it was being renovated. Courtesy photos

The crowd patiently waiting for the ceremony to begin.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/web1_DSC05773.jpgThe crowd patiently waiting for the ceremony to begin. Courtesy photos

City Parks, Recreation and Tourism Director Scott Sawyer explained in detail the many updates and renovations done to the park.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/web1_DSC05779.jpgCity Parks, Recreation and Tourism Director Scott Sawyer explained in detail the many updates and renovations done to the park. Courtesy photos

Norma Donaldson Jenkins represented the Gallman family at the ceremony.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/web1_DSC05786.jpgNorma Donaldson Jenkins represented the Gallman family at the ceremony. Courtesy photos

Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, the community was treated to a hot dog cookout.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/web1_DSC05801.jpgFollowing the ribbon cutting ceremony, the community was treated to a hot dog cookout. Courtesy photos

Children had the chance to test out the park’s new basketball court after the ceremony.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/web1_DSC05805.jpgChildren had the chance to test out the park’s new basketball court after the ceremony. Courtesy photos

Mayor Foster Senn welcomed everyone to the Dr. Ulysses S. Gallman Park ribbon cutting ceremony.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/web1_DSC05775.jpgMayor Foster Senn welcomed everyone to the Dr. Ulysses S. Gallman Park ribbon cutting ceremony. Courtesy photos