Kunsting Family Park
SIZE	7.8 Acres
LOCATION	10069 Wild Orchid Way (EAST FRANKLIN)
DESCRIPTION	This park is proposed to contain soccer fields, jogging trail, open grassed area, meditation area, small water play element, half-court basketball, adult fitness, large picnic area, shade structures, parking lot and restrooms. Two separate play areas are planned: a 2-5 year old area and a 5-12 year old area.
PROGRESS	The park is open for use. Click below to read the meeting minutes from the public workshops held regarding this park: August 22, 2006 Meeting Minutes View the PowerPoint presentation about the master plan View the playground
BIOGRAPHY	Frank Kunsting moved to the Franklin area in 1889 and married Bernardina Hoffnecht, niece to Frank Luttig. The Kunsting´s had a very successful proprietorship and as business grew, Frank brought his nephew, Meinard Kunsting, over from Germany to help in the business. The Kunsting family business grew to include a general merchandise store with a saloon and notary public, Freeport Telephone Exchange, Franklin Post Office and the Franklin Hotel & Saloon.
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