Abilene is well known for its historical roots as it is the former home of five-star General and 34th President of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower. The large white home that Eisenhower grew up in is administered by the National Archives and Record Administration (NARA). This historical home is now part of the Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum & Boyhood Home and named one of the top Kansas attractions by USA Today.
But did you know Abilene
also has another hidden gem dedicated to him?
Franklin D. Roosevelt’s
New Deal and Works Progress Administration was the basis for beginning the
construction of a rose garden located at northwest Fourth and Pine Street in
Abilene. In June 1944, the 40-acre park was dedicated to Dwight D. Eisenhower
and has since been known as the Eisenhower Park & Rose Garden. It was from the park stadium
on June 6, 1952, that General Dwight D. Eisenhower announced his candidacy for
President.
The park contains several
facilities for park visitors including walking trails, shelter houses,
restrooms, the Abilene skate park, Abilene Municipal swimming pool, Bill
Gravette Sports Complex, lighted volleyball courts, tennis courts, basketball
courts and the Ted Power baseball diamond.
The best time to see and
visit this park is around July 1, when the flowers are in full bloom. You can relax
here as you take in the breath-taking views and beautiful aroma of fresh
roses.
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