Purpose of a park
February 8, 2013 in Featured Question of the Week, Question of the Week, Renaming city parks, Spotlight Answers by Ore L. Spragin, Jr.
The naming of places in memory of a person’s life is an honored and longstanding tradition. And it is true that this means different things to different people. However, more important than the name of a place is what people do in it, for a place is made sacred or profane by the actions of those who occupy it. A park named “Peace and Love” would mean nothing if the people who visit it are not respectful and loving towards others while they are there, and if that attitude does not overflow and find residence in the community.




