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NAME: Herron Park
ADDRESS: Neal St.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: A tract of land located in the South East ¼ of the South
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West ¼ of Section 7, Township 10 South, Range 84 West of the 6 P.M. and
being part of the East Aspen Townsite.
DATE PURCHASED: Donated in 1964
HOW FUNDED: Donation
LEGISLATION: Resolution #10 in 1967 and Resolution #13 in 1968,
DEED: quit claim deed, Book 192 pg. 324, Reception #110589 and
Book 165 pg. 14, Reception #89287.
Herron Park is approximately 3 acres located at the base of the Neal Avenue
Bridge. It is a beautiful Park where children can play in the river or on the huge
playscape. It is a favorite place for outdoor gatherings. Legal and lawful right of
this land belonged to John L. Herron when he quit claimed the land into the city
in 1964. In 1967 Judge Fulghum declared the city the owner in fee simple of this
property. In 1967 by resolution the land was permanently dedicated and set
aside for use by the public for park and recreation purposes and called “Neal
Avenue Park”.
The park was renamed “John Herron Park” in 1968 in honor of same in respect
and appreciation for his devotion and dedication to the development and
growth of our community. John Herron was inducted into the Aspen Hall of
Fame in 1991. The island was acquired through the Creektree Subdivision in
1977.