Wilson Park

About Wilson Park

Formerly known as Rockhill Park, Clyde Wilson Memorial Park is a natural resource area located near the MU campus. The park sits on a wooded 10 acre lot with picnic areas and a gravel trail.

Park amenities

Park history

Year Acquired: 1978

Formerly known as Rockhill Park, the City Council approved re-naming the park Clyde Wilson Memorial Park on June 21, 2010 in honor of Mr. Wilson’s many years of service to the City. His notable activities included serving as a City Council member, one term as the mayor, involvement with many City commissions, and a found/leader of the East Campus Neighborhood Association. For more information on the re-naming of this park, see the related Council items.

Capital improvement projects and council items

year completed project description council items
2011 Annual Park Improvement Project: Replace bridges, improve park access, replace park entrance sign, trail improvements View Council Item
2012 Council Item: Acquisition of 1.3 acre adjacent parcel – Parmentier property View Council Item
2019 Clyde Wilson Memorial Park Improvements View Council Item