Paying tribute to Diane Lowart
It was the end of an era on Thursday, December 22nd as Diane Lowart retired after 26 years as the City of Dublin’s Parks and Community Services Director. Nearly 100 people gathered for a reception honoring Diane, as many speakers (myself included) paid tribute to her tremendous commitment to the City and her remarkable record of accomplishment.
During Diane’s tenure, the City successfully built over a dozen new community and neighborhood parks, including Fallon Sports Park, Emerald Glen Park, and the Dublin Heritage Park. The modernization of all of the City’s existing parks also took place during her time as Director, as she did an excellent job guiding a series of 5-Year Capital Improvement Plans. In addition, Diane oversaw the construction of the brand new Shannon Community Center along with the construction of the Dublin Senior Center and Dublin Library. The City also developed many innovative recreational programs and services and has won numerous statewide awards. Locally, many residents cite the quality of our parks and services as one of their favorite parts about living in Dublin.
Although Diane’s leadership will be missed, one of her other lasting legacies beyond the facilities and programs she left behind was the staff that she effectively trained. I am happy to report that her longtime assistant Paul McCreary has taken over the Department, and we are confident that the same standard of excellence that Diane set will continue for years to come.
