The park on West Silver Springs Boulevard in Ocala pays tribute to pioneers and leaders from the African American community who helped mold Marion County. It was formally opened with a ceremony on Sept. 3. The park, which stretches along the north side of State Road 40 from Northwest 9th Avenue to Northwest 11th Avenue, has a curved sidewalk lined by eight, 48-inch by 96-inch weather resistant art panels with portraits of honorees by local artist Charles Eady. Sixteen, 12-inch by 18-inch plaques that describe the accomplishments and contributions of additional local honorees are placed on stands along the two-block Heritage Trail.
