About This Space
This site was once an impervious lot next to a High's gas station on the corner of Flannery and Gwynndale. The High's is now an art studio run by a couple who watch over the park and filled it with artwork. The asphalt was removed and replaced with rain gardens, pollinator gardens, a small trail, and benches. The park is now a community hub, named after a beloved local community activist.
- Includes benches and community gathering space
- Multiple sculptures and pieces of artwork
- Planted with rain gardens to reduce stormwater runoff and native plant gardens to support local pollinators
- Street parking
- No bathrooms
Accessibility warning: Gravel path.
Why It Matters
Green spaces provide essential benefits to our community, creating healthier neighborhoods and stronger connections to nature.
- Provides accessible green space for local residents
- Creates opportunities for outdoor recreation and nature connection
- Supports local biodiversity and urban wildlife habitat
- Enhances neighborhood property values and community character
Carroll Watkins Park
Natural Area 0.1314 acresPhotos of Amenities
Rain Garden
Native Plants
Benches
Art
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