About Us
Protecting our City's Resources
The mission of Rolater Park is to preserve and protect the Park’s natural and historic resources while providing educational, recreational, cultural, and community opportunities for the public through responsible stewardship and community engagement.
Our Story
On October 23rd, 1931 Dr. Rolater deeded his property of 29 acres to the town of Cave Spring for the benefit of the residents. This included the cave, its spring and the nearby pool. Under the terms of his gift the land comprising the park can never be sold. It will always be a part of the City and for its residents and visitors to enjoy. This act of Dr. Rolater makes him the greatest benefactor that Cave Spring has had in its history. The deed stipulates that the park shall be under the care, control, management and supervision of a self perpetuating board of three residents of Cave Spring. The first committee consisted of himself, Albert N. Tumlin and Andrew J. Casey with the provision that Miss Gussie Simmons would fill the vacancy of his own death. He also provided that the Governing Board shall never have the power or authority to sell the land or premises and they shall make annual financial reports to the city.
