Open Dawn to Dusk - Lighted sports amenities shall be closed to the public from 11:00 pm Central Standard Time until dawn the following morning.
About Hessel Park:
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- Obtained in 1918
- Acres: 22.2
- Donors: J. Fred Hessel
- Perimeter 8 ‘ wide paved path: .98 mi (installed 2005, path extension 2007)
Hessel Park Features:
- StoryTrail
- StoryTrail starts near the splash pad/playground and is .18 mile long. This is a permanent StoryTrail and will have changing books throughout the year!
- Hessel Splash Pad: Open 10am-7pm
- Open: Memorial Day – Labor Day
- This playground was made possible through the fund-raising efforts of the local Ambucs chapter.
- “Kwami” sculpture by Ray Katz
- 6 Pickleball Courts
- Park Path Length: 0.63 miles
- Portable toilets available October 15 – April 15 (brick restroom facilities open April 16 – October 14).
- Interested in renting the park or a pavilion? Check out our rentals page!
Did you know there are more than 36 different tree varieties in Hessel Park? Click on the brochure below to learn about the types and see our customized illustrations. Additionally, you can now learn more with the Companion Guide!
