This park is across the street from the old St John's Medical Center that was destroyed in the May 11th tornado of 2011. The park was totally destroyed too. Since then, the park has been rebuilt with all new up to code play equipment and newly planted trees. A new and beautiful little pond with a waterfall stands on the... More

If it wasn't for our EF-5, this park would probably still just be an average park. The restoration & memorial tribute to those lost to the storm make this park a bit somber. I can't put this park down, it's just a shame that it took a tragedy to upgrade this park. Much insider local politics went into the restoration,... More

This is such a sweet little park. You can feel the love and kindness that went into restoring it after the tornado.

Like the park wish there was a fence thou, not a lot for little kids under 3. Took are three grandsons and it was hard but still a very nice park.

This a really nice new park that was redone after the tornado hit Joplin. The kids seem to really enjoy the equipment, and the memorial is a very creative and touching way to remember that dreadful day that the tornado came through town.

This sweet little spot was wiped away by the May 2011 tornado, but you can hardly tell that now. An army of volunteers have spent countless hours and given of themselves to bring the park back in ways words cannot express. Go by. Go slow. Park, get out and just take it in. Makes you appreciate life.

what a change!!! this park has changed so much since i have been here!!! it is very nice with good history to it now

There is plenty to explore for all ages. Playground equipment, a fountain, pond, and the memorials. There is a pavilion with picnic tables and other picnic areas throughout the park. When we visited there were no bathrooms just port-a-pottys. I was told they are installing bathrooms. A water park adjoins the park.

Very touching tribute to the victims and volunteers of rhe tornado. The old hospital and surrounding neighborhood are reminders of what happened.