John Piatt and his brother Ben donated the land to the city. John was a local steamboat builder and Ben was a judge. The land only covers about 1 acre. It lies between Elm Street and Vine Street and crosses Race Street. The tree-lined esplanade is bounded north and south by Eighth Street and Garfield Place.
A large statue of President James Garfield guards one end of the tract and another of President William Henry Harrison the other. For a while, the park was known as Garfield Park. It's gorgeous and serene - a calm spot in the bustling town. Come visit on a steamy, hot Summer day.
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