Commander Scott Carpenter to attend rededication of Scott Carpenter Park Sept. 20

2012 is the 50^th anniversary of Carpenter’s historic space flight

The City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Department will host a park re-dedication of Scott Carpenter Park with Commander Carpenter in attendance at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20.  

The park, located at 30^th Street and Arapahoe Avenue in Boulder, was dedicated to honor Mercury 7 astronaut Scott Carpenter in May 1963.  Carpenter was the second American to orbit the earth, and 2012 marks the 50^th anniversary of his historic space flight.

“We are honored that Commander Carpenter is able to attend this park rededication,” said Parks and Recreation Director Kirk Kincannon. “As a Boulder native and a truly exceptional American, the City of Boulder is proud of Scott Carpenter and delighted to host this rededication of the park named in his honor.”

For more information about the park rededication event, please contact Sally Dieterich at 303-413-7242.