Skelton Park RIbbon Cutting

The Champaign Park District , Champaign County African American Heritage Trail, and Experience Champaign-Urbana held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the recently redesigned Skelton Park located at 82 E. Washington St, Champaign, IL. (2024-06-07)

(From the Champaign County African American Heritage Trail) Skelton Park, a pocket park at the corner of N. First Street and E. Washington Street, is designed to pay homage to Champaign County's history of locally, nationally, and internationally recognized African American musicians. 

The new additions to the park include: a sculpture by African American artist Preston Jackson, a small plaza and performance area, a seating wall and sloped berm, interactive musical instruments and inscribed pavers.