Mercy Park, Joplin, Missouri

Mercy Park is a 16-acre park in Joplin, Missouri, built on land donated by Mercy Hospital Joplin.[1] It was created as a result of the recovery efforts following the May 2011 tornado on what was the hospital's original site.[2] It sits adjacent to the new Mercy Chapel Park and reconstructed Cunningham Park; the area is known as "ground zero" for the tornado touchdown and heaviest of storm damage.

The park holds restrooms, two shelters, picnic tables, a pond and fountain, a mural, and some trails.[3] A sculpture walk was incorporated in 2018 as part of a private community-driven fundraising effort. The park was funded as part of a large Federal Community Development Block Grant awarded to the city after the disaster. In 2018, a vigil was held here for the Disappearance of Sarah Burton. [4]

References

  1. ^ "Mercy Park to be dedicated on Tuesday". 4 August 2016.
  2. ^ "Mercy Park". 28 August 2016.
  3. ^ "Mercy Park".
  4. ^ "Lantern release at Mercy Park, lighting the way home for Sarah Burton". KSNF/KODE | FourStatesHomepage.com. 2018-09-11. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
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