The area became a park in 1939 after the second courthouse was razed. Since then, it has become a popular meeting place and host for events such as Jazz in the Park and the farmers' market, and as the site of the city's official Christmas tree.
In 1939, after the second courthouse was razed, the area became a park. Since then, it has transformed into a popular meeting place and host for events such as Jazz in the Park and the farmers' market, and also serves as the site of the city's official Christmas tree.