Beginning in June of 2002, the League began work on what would become their In-League project for the next three years. Renovation of the downtown Children's Park began and the League endeavored to buy new equipment, plant some trees and make the park a better place for the children of Morganton. The League began an annual tradition of a community 5K Race and Family Walk--deemed the HOP Race (Help Our Park, later renamed Help Our Projects) to earn money for the park project. A generous benefactor, the Phifer family, came forward with a large monetary donation, in memory of a former MSL member, Martha Phifer. In recognition and thanks to the family the park was renamed Martha's Park. An endowment fund was established to ensure the continued beauty and upkeep of the park. In Many of 2005, Martha's Park opened to a crowd of Morgantonians eager to enjoy the newest and best park in town! What had begun as a simple idea by 2002-2003 President Lynn Henderson, ended as a city park with all new equipment, landscaping, fencing, picnic shelters, restrooms, engraved bricks walks, a water park and a custom-made entrance. This was one of the most successful League Projects made possible through the League's hard work and dedication and most importantly through great community support.