Grace Abbott, Park

Title

Grace Abbott, Park

Creator

Grand Island Parks and Recreation Department

Biographical Text

Grace Abbott Park is a 5.4 acre recreational space in Grand Island, Nebraska. The space contains a baseball field, two tennis courts, and a playground. Centrally located in the park is a band stand, where concerts and plays are held in summer months. The public can utilize the park’s picnic tables and grills, as well as a wading pool for young children.
Grace Abbott Park is located in Abbott’s hometown. It was named in honor of her after a contest was held to determine the name of the recreational space in 1931. Abbott herself made contributions to the park, providing equipment and insight, until her death in 1939.
In October of 2022, it was announced that the playground located on the park’s property would be updated.

Text

Grace Abbott Park

Date Created

1931-06

Date Modified

2022

Type

English Signage

Bibliographic Citation

"Name is Selected." The Wood River Sunbeam. June 25, 1931. p. 1.

"Grace Abbott, Distinguished Citizen, Dies." The Grand Island Independent. June 20, 1939. p. 4.

Grace Abbott Park, City of Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department

New playground coming to Grand Island Park, Local 4 KSNB - Hastings

Project Researcher

Bysterbusch, Hailey