[1] The 2.05 acres (0.83 ha) park is located at Stanton Street and North Williams Avenue.

[3] In November 2013, a $2.6 million renovation began, resulting in the park's closure for nearly a year.

City officials, aware of gentrification of the surrounding neighborhood, utilized community input to avoid ruining the park's role as a gathering place favored by African Americans.

[4] The upgraded park now includes a new playground and interactive water feature, enhanced accessibility and lighting, and new barbecue and picnic areas.

[5] Additionally, the twelve artistic "story boulders" were added to the park to help preserve its history.