World's Tallest Peace Pole - Rockport Park Peace Park, Janesville, WI
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World's largest Peace Pole, at 52 feet, is located in Janesville, Wisconsin at the site of a KKK rally. Inscription says "May Peace Prevail on Earth."
Waymark Code: WM4EJ9
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 08/13/2008
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Peace Park Playground at Rockport Park
The Janesville community gained a truly unique playground with completion of Peace Park Playground at Rockport Park. The playground promotes peace and unity in the community by giving children a chance to learn about cultural diversity as they play. It was constructed by 2,500 community volunteers and $175,000 in donations.
Unique features include a two-story Native American teepee with reproduced Peace paintings inside by Janesville's own Gary Gandy and a Peace Pole and plaza. The peace pole is the world's tallest peace pole at 52 feet and was dedicated on May 28, 2005. Surrounding the pole is a world map and bronze inscriptions promoting peace.
Other popular features include a roller slide and spring teeter-totter. This play area is intended for children ages 6-12. Peace Park Playground is be low maintenance, disabled-accessible, and is entirely covered with rubber safety surfacing.
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