Blind Boone Park - Warrensburg, Missouri
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BruceS
N 38° 45.814 W 093° 44.882
15S E 435011 N 4290805
Award winning Blind Boone Park located in Warrensburg, Missouri.
Waymark Code: WM1JMR
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 05/20/2007
Views: 77
Blind Boone Park was originally built during segregation as a park for the African-American population of Warrensburg. The park had little besides a couple barbecue grills and an open field. With the ending of segregation the park became unused and then a mostly forgotten overgrown piece of land. Starting in 2000 a huge community effort was put forth to bring this long forgotten park back to life. The effort involved more than 3000 volunteers. The park is named for John William "Blind" Boone, a blind mixed race Ragtime and classical concert pianist from the late 1800's, who resided in Warrensburg. The renovations of the park included making the park accessible for all without regard to disabilities. The park has trails, picnic areas, a wind harp and a sculpture of the park's namesake "Blind" Boone.
The park has received many awards and grants during its renovation and is now viewed as one of the jewels of the community.
Name: Blind Boone Park
Street Location: West Pine Street
Local Municipality: Warrensburg
State/Province, etc.: Missouri
Country: United States
Web Site: [Web Link]
Memorial/Commemoration: John William "Blind" Boone
Picnic Facilities: Tables and gazebo
Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): John William "Blind" Boone sculpture, wind harp
Date Established: Not listed
Recreational Facilities: Not listed
Monuments/Statues: Not listed
Fountains: Not listed
Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Not listed
Special Events: Not listed
Traditional Geocaches: Not listed
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