The city of Ocoee will celebrate its 100 Year Anniversary with a ribbon cutting of a new park this week.
City officials will gather for the ribbon cutting of Unity Park (130 North Cumberland Avenue in Ocoee) on Tuesday, October 10, at 10:30 a.m.
The new, five-acre park is the first of its kind in Ocoee, capable of storing up to 4.1 million gallons of stormwater generated from the city’s downtown district, which covers nearly 42 acres.
The enhanced wetland in the center of the park captures and treats stormwater runoff from the neighborhoods to the south promoting the percolation of clean water into the soil.
In addition to the environmental features, Unity Park also features a boardwalk and walking path that circle the artificial wetland along a quarter-mile track that will eventually connect to the city’s Master Trail Plan.
The new park provides a scenic environment for residents to enjoy while also serving as a space to naturally treat and store stormwater runoff, according to city officials.
As part of the grand opening celebration, the West Oaks Library will set up a StoryWalk along the park’s walking path featuring the book Breathe and Be: A Book of Mindfulness Poems.
Future plans include the installation of a memorial wall to remember and honor the African Americans who lived in Ocoee during the 1920 Election Day Massacre.
For more information on the event, visit the city of Ocoee ribbon cutting for Unity Park event page.