Cass Park - Detroit, MI - Municipal Parks and Plazas on Waymarking.com

Cass Park Historic is one of the listings in the Cass Park Historic District. Cass Park, a formal square with angled paths and scattered statues, as well as various commercial headquarters buildings, apartment buildings, the monumental Detroit Masonic Temple and other structures surrounding the park. Cass Park is a landscaped green space, containing abundant trees, park benches and modern, multi-color playground equipment. A fountain was once in the center of the park. A statue of Robert Burns, sculpted by George Anderson Lawson in 1921, is located at the north side of the park, facing the Masonic Temple. The new Cass Technical High School is located just to the south of the park, and various other buildings, all of which are contained within this historic district, surround and frame the park space.-Cass Park Historic District

The park is named for Lewis Cass who was an American military officer, politician, and statesman. He represented Michigan in the United States Senate and served in the Cabinets of two U.S. Presidents, Andrew Jackson and James Buchanan.

Name: Cass Park Street Location: 2733 2nd Ave, Detroit, MI 48201 Local Municipality: Detroit State/Province, etc.: Michigan Country: USA Web Site: [Web Link] Memorial/Commemoration: Yes Date Established: 1875 Picnic Facilities: Tables Recreational Facilities: Children's playground, tire climbing Monuments/Statues: Robert Burns Fountains: Removed Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Not listed Special Events: Not listed Traditional Geocaches: Not listed

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