Munn Park - Lakeland, FL USA - Municipal Parks and Plazas on Waymarking.com

From the plaque at the entrance to the park:

Munn Park was established in 1884 as a town square in Lakeland's first subdivision, the original Munn's Subdivision. Later the entire block was dedicated by Abraham Munn as a "Public Square" in perpetuity, to forever remain in public ownership. As early as 1889 the site was developed for public use, including walks, bandstand and a well. About this time it was briefly known as Drane Park and served as a backdrop to Lakeland's first train station located at the park's northern border.

Early in the 20th century the park served as an outdoor meeting place and center of public debate. Over the years the park has undergone several changes. In 1910 a Confederate monument was placed in the center of a circular walkway to honor those who died in the Civil War. Later ponds and gardens were added. In 1961, angular pattern walkways replaced the circle. A gazebo and lighted, musical "waltzing waters" fountain were added features.

In 1989 the park was redesigned to enhance the character of the surrounding Munn Park Historic District. The redesign has taken the park back to the more simplistic "Town Square Era" in which the district was originally developed.

Name: Munn Park Street Location: 100 S Kentucky Avenue Local Municipality: Lakeland State/Province, etc.: FL Country: USA Web Site: [Web Link] Memorial/Commemoration: Named after Abraham Munn. Other individual commemorations are noted throughout the park. Date Established: 1884 Picnic Facilities: Benches Recreational Facilities: Open lawn, somewhat small. Monuments/Statues: Civil War Monument Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): 2 sculptures Fountains: 1 fountain Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Fountain Special Events: Some City of Lakeland Events are held here. Traditional Geocaches: None

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