How does the Peace Park complement and enhance the educational experience?
Within the Nobel Peace Park, there are 24 plaques, each providing a photo and profile of the American Nobel Peace Laureate’s contribution to world peace. At both entrances to the park, there are educational alcoves, donated by Ruby Brockett, for conversations, gatherings or individual contemplation.
The Nobel Peace Park is a perfect setting for inspiring all of us to explore pathways to peace.
Why locate this park in Eugene?
People in Eugene are noted for diversity and community involvement.
Oregonians highly value and champion peace, as exemplified by favorite son, Wayne Morse.
City and state legislators endorsed the concept of this unique park when John Attig, visionary and founder of the Nobel Peace Laureate Project, approached them with the need to honor our American peacemakers.
Eugene City Parks and Open Spaces designated a two-acre site for construction of the Nobel Peace Park. It is located in Alton Baker Park, near the DeFazio Foot Bridge and the duck pond.
Why recognize just Peace Laureates from the United States?
All Nobel Peace Laureates deserve to be recognized in their own countries. Many of the American Nobel Peace Laureates are recognized in their own states. But the Nobel Peace Park is the only park where all of the American laureates are honored in one location.
A park where 24 Americans are recognized for their contributions to world peace is a powerful representation of what peacemakers can accomplish.