Japanese Garden - Sioux Falls, SD
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N 43° 33.380 W 096° 44.491
14T E 682418 N 4825075
The Japanese Gardens, within Terrace Park, are a favorite spot for strolls in the park and for picturesque weddings. This beautiful area is also used for a background for many senior pictures.
Waymark Code: WMB7AZ
Location: South Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 04/14/2011
Views: 10
During the late 1920s and early 1930s, the Caretaker at Terrace Park was Mr. Joe Maddox. He had studied landscape design, and he began to construct a Japanese garden along the east shore of Covell Lake below the main park area at Terrace Park. Many types of stones were used during the construction, and the gardens included arbors and delicate reed hanging lanterns. The garden became a popular and well-known location in the city. During World War II, it's name was changed to the Chinese Gardens because they were an ally during the war. Unfortunately for the garden, the name change could not prevent the severe vandalism that occured by people who were caught up in the war fever. The gardens fell into disrepair, and many stone ornaments were thrown into Covell Lake. The gardens would continue to decline until 1988 when the City began to restore them.
Name: Terrace Park Japanese Garden
Location (specific park it is located within): nice spot
City: Sioux Falls, SD
Fees: no
Designer: Joe Maddox
Date of Creation: Late 1920s and 1930s
Garden Website: http://www.siouxfallsparks.org/ContactUs/wedding_locations/Terrace_Japanese_Gardens
Parking Coordinates: N 43° 33.396 W 096° 44.461
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