Casselwood Park
Size in acres: 1.5
Park hours: 6 am-11 pm daily.
Since 1975
Casselwood Park is located at Casselwood Drive off of Hessen Cassel Road. For more detailed location information, check out the General Park Map or Casselwood Park Map
For additional history and photos, check out theCasselwood history powerpoint!
History
Three private lots were purchased by the city and combined into one lot. A Bishop Luers student canvassed the neighborhood with a questionnaire. He submitted this as his community service project necessary to becoming an eagle scout. The questionnaire pinpointed the neighborhood's wishes for park improvements. When the lots were purchased there was a baseball diamond and a basketball court. Due to the neighborhood's priorities these were then repaired and improved, including adding a fence and backstop for the ball diamond; a drinking fountain and BBQ pit were constructed and picnic tables were installed. The park was formally dedicated on November 15, 1975.
Today this small oasis of open space features a playground with slides and a swing set, as well as a baseball field for fans of the popular sport. Ample trees provide shade for park visitors in the warm summer months.
