Overview:
This playground is divided in two by Lawton Street with two areas of almost equal size. The north side is used for court games. The south portion is a playground for young children. The woodland feel of this portion is due to its small-scale, dense plantings. The spray pool, located within the perimeter of the northern side, is lined with trees.

Park History:
This property was originally the Highway Department yard. Recreational use began in 1956. The Olmsted firm designed the southern side of the park in the 1960s. The first renovation was done in 1971 and included a spray pool, sand box, and play equipment on the south side and a basketball court on the north side. Apath to Gibbs Street was added in 1972. Improvements in 1990 included renovating the spray pool and two new play structures. The Community Development Block Grant funded the rehabilitation of the south side. Preliminary design has been completed for the next round of improvements with construction planned for 2006.