May 22, 2023 – “Over the Top Ice Cream Shop” held an official ribbon cutting ceremony to official open shop at Overlook Adventure Park in Nelson Park.
The ice cream shop, which is owned and operated by the Park District, will serve Tillamook brand ice cream products.
“There is tremendous excitement brewing in our community. It was recently announced that Tillamook acquired a former ice cream manufacturing plant in town and intends to make a significant investment here in Decatur,” said Clay Gerhard, Executive Director of the Decatur Park District. “We formed a partnership that allowed us to bring Tillamook ice cream all the way from Tillamook County in Oregon to Decatur. In 18-24 months, we will serve ice cream at the shop that will be made right down the street here in our community by our community.”
Mike Bever, Tillamook Vice President of Operations, was on hand at the ribbon cutting and said the company has fallen in love with Decatur. “Decatur is focused on the community and it aligns with us really well. We focus on our stakeholders. . . It’s not all about profits, but it’s about all of our stakeholders in the communities we operate.”
Over The Top is also partnering with it’s Special Recreation Association programs that it offers for individuals with special needs to learn life skills and work with the community they live in.
Sixteen flavors of Tillamook Ice Cream will be available with countless topping options that will be available in Cones, Cups, Sundaes, Milkshakes, Floats, Splits, Tasting Flights, along with monthly specials.
“We like to elevate the experience of every guest visiting the Decatur Park District and want to ensure every visit feels complete” says Executive Director, Clay Gerhard, “We are excited to provide this new ice cream adventure at Nelson Park that will allow our guests to enjoy a sweet treat to make each Park District visit a little more “Over the Top”.
Over The Top will be open daily beginning May 27 from 12 – 9 p.m.
