Godfrey in Madison County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
La Vista Park
Photographed By Jason Voigt, February 12, 2023
1. La Vista Park Marker
Inscription.
La Vista Park. . LaVista Park is a 93-acre community park located off of Route 3 in the Village of Godfrey. The park was acquired in 2000 with the assistance of the Great Rivers Land Trust in conjunction with a state OSLAD grant. It is an asset to the Godfrey park system as it is rather large and relatively natural. Because of the unique natural attributes of LaVista Park, it will remain a natural park for passive use., The Discovery Garden at LaVista Park serves to teach children, through organic means, about their natural source of food. This tangible learning experience promotes children's connections with the soil and the natural cycles of the Earth thereby fostering an appreciation of nature that will increase the children's "Earth Literacy". The garden provides an alternative and creative outdoor activity and encourages the holistic growth of the community's consciousness., The main purpose of the Discovery Garden is to help children learn and remember their connection to their food. The garden also makes a positive statement about the culture and values in Godfrey and the surrounding area. The Discovery Garden and its associated programs enhance the opportunities for social interaction among as cultivators.
LaVista Park is a 93-acre community park located off of Route 3 in the Village of Godfrey. The park was acquired in 2000 with the assistance of the Great Rivers Land Trust in conjunction with a state OSLAD grant. It is an asset to the Godfrey park system as it is rather large and relatively natural. Because of the unique natural attributes of LaVista Park, it will remain a natural park for passive use.
The Discovery Garden at LaVista Park serves to teach children, through organic means, about their natural source of food. This tangible learning experience promotes children's connections with the soil and the natural cycles of the Earth thereby fostering an appreciation of nature that will increase the children's "Earth Literacy". The garden provides an alternative and creative outdoor activity and encourages the holistic growth of the community's consciousness.
The main purpose of the Discovery Garden is to help children learn and remember their connection to their food. The garden also makes a positive statement about the culture and values in Godfrey and the surrounding area. The Discovery Garden and its associated programs enhance the opportunities for social interaction among as cultivators.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 2000.
Location.
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38° 55.701′ N, 90° 15.224′ W. Marker is in Godfrey, Illinois, in Madison County. Marker is on Mc Adams Parkway east of Clifton Terrace Road, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located at Clifton Terrace Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3216 Mc Adams Pkwy, Godfrey IL 62035, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 20, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
