Scott Carpenter Park - Boulder, CO - Municipal Parks and Plazas on Waymarking.com

From the History of Scott Carpenter Park:

Scott Carpenter Park was formerly Valverdan Park, site of the city's dump and sewage treatment facility. In 1955 the sewage plant moved, allowing this site to become a dedicated community park. The dump site was smoothed and sodded to create the hill which children gleefully sled down every winter.

Valverdan Park was renamed in 1962 to honor astronaut Scott Carpenter, a former Boulder resident.

A "Moon Mountain" playground was originally planned for the park, but it turned out to be cost prohibitive.

Instead, the rocket ship which is the hallmark feature of the park was installed. It is still enjoyed by city residents and visitors today.

The park includes a public swimming pool, a skate park, a children's playground, a ball field, an art wall and grassy play meadows.

There is a memorial dedication plaque to Scott Carpenter

Name: Scott Carpenter Park Street Location: 30th Street near Arapahoe Avenue Local Municipality: Boulder State/Province, etc.: Colorado Country: USA Web Site: [Web Link] Memorial/Commemoration: Astronaut Scott Carpenter Date Established: 1962 Recreational Facilities: Children's playground skate park swimming pool art wall ball field grassy play meadow Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Graffitti Art Wall Fountains: None Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: None Traditional Geocaches: Currently No Active Traditional Caches One Mystery Cache Picnic Facilities: Not listed Monuments/Statues: Not listed Special Events: Not listed

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