On July 29, 2012 the Vernon Morning Star published a somewhat critical article on Justice Park, pointing out some shortcomings and concerns that civic officials have about the park. Me thinks the impetus for the article was a
Green Space Audit done by the city in the summer of 2011, which pointed out essentially the same issues and concerns. The article is reproduced below.
Oddly enough, Justice Park is owned by the Province of BC, not the City of Vernon. It is maintained by the Northern Okanagan Regional District, through Greater Vernon Services.
This is not a recreational park, but is more of a contemplative park. It occupies about one city block and has green space and mature trees which provide shade for picnic areas located here and there in the park.
The centrepiece of the park is a grotto and waterfall, with gazing pools under the waterfall and downstream. Inside and outside the grotto, under the waterfall, are concrete blocks which support the grotto's roof. Many of the blocks have reliefs cast into them, some bearing the names of various fraternal and charitable organizations in the city.