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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcoa.Freddie Fisher Park.History Name: Freddie Fisher Address: Located at North Riverside Drive and Hwy 82 Legal: Freddie Fisher Park was donated to Aspen Valley Land Trust in 1967 by Fritz and Fabienne Benedict. The City of Aspen took over the Management of the park in 1972. Ordinance: Number 22 — Series of 1972 Description: Freddie Fisher park is approximately .13 acres. It was owned by the Aspen Valley Land Trust and has no deed. The park has a bench. The park was rezoned from R-6 to Park by Ordinance #22-72. Freddie Fisher was called Freddie the Fixer and a true recycler. He used recycled materials to build a recycled sculpture garden. His birthday is held every year on June 12th and celebrated as The Schnickelfritz named for the irreverent spirit of Freddie Fisher, a musician and prolific writer of letters to the editor. Freddie Fisher was a candidate for Mayor gaining one write in vote on November 2, 1965.