Pioneer Park - Puyallup, Washington
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N 47° 11.374 W 122° 17.636
10T E 553488 N 5226472
Pioneer Park was a gift to the city of Puyallup by its founding father, Ezra Meeker. It is now home to the Farmer's Market, the Puyallup Library, and a large variety of sculpture.
Waymark Code: WM1JGE
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 05/19/2007
Views: 83
Pioneer Park, a gift to the city of Puyallup from its founding father Ezra Meeker, is a vital part of the community. Since the early 1900's the park has been the town commons - site of the Farmers' Market, community festivals, and more. The Puyallup Public Library faces the park and now, a covered pavilion for the farmer's market allows the market to run almost year round.
In the center of the park you will see a statue of Meeker, and behind it is a trellis supporting a montrous ivy vine that was planted by Eliza Meeker, Ezra's wife.
Scattered throughout the park is a variety of sculpture, so be sure to take the time to wander around. The library also has some amazing artwork inside, so take a look around it also.
Name: Pioneer Park
Street Location: Meridian, between 3rd and 4th Sts.
Local Municipality: Puyallup
State/Province, etc.: WA
Country: USA
Web Site: [Web Link]
Memorial/Commemoration: Veterans Memorial, Memorial to city's founder
Date Established: Early 1890's or 1900's
Picnic Facilities: None (pavilion is for sales or rental only)
Recreational Facilities:
Wading pool, tot lot, benches and shade trees.
Monuments/Statues: Veterans Memorial, Ezra Meeker statue
Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): 10-15 different sculptures
Fountains: None
Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: None
Special Events: Farmers' Market on Saturdays and Sundays
Traditional Geocaches: Not listed
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