The Peace Park:

The Peace Park is to be located on a two-acre parcel in Eugene’s Alton Baker Park, at the base of the DeFazio Footbridge and near the Ferry Street Bridge. The Peace Park will consist of a Peace Path and an information kiosk at the entrance to the path. A serpentine stone wall will border the winding path and plaques on pillars alongside the path will acknowledge each American winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. Alcoves designed for peaceful contemplation will be located at both the North and South entrances to the park. Hundreds of new plants and 45 newly planted trees will provide a gorgeous setting for the Peace Path.

The Peace Park Site plan illustration with a legend key

The winning design of the Peace Park was submitted by
the Presentation Design Group in collaboration
with Sarah Whitney - Landscape Architect.
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"There is no path to peace. Peace is a path" - Mahatma Gandhi

The Peace Path:

At the southeast entrance to the path there will be an informational kiosk where the pedestrians are introduced to the concepts behind the Peace Path they are about to experience. The kiosk will feature a brief history of the Nobel Peace Prize, a map indicating where the American recipient recognition pillars are located, Mahatma Gandhi’s quote, recognition of the park’s contributors, and an international list of every winner of the Peace Prize. American winners and their plaque’s position along the Peace Path would be highlighted.

Photo of the stone wall that will wind along the entire length of the path

Prespective of the Park from the south Entry.

 

The Peace Path will vary between eight and ten feet wide, and be trimmed on the western edge by a stone wall about 30 inches high. This wall will wind along the entire length of the path and provide continuity throughout the journey. At times, the stones will act as a retaining wall for the rising and falling landscape behind.

Photo of the peace path and one of the recipient pillars that will be located along the path

Perspective of the Park from the North Entry.

 

The American recipient monuments are to be placed at intervals along the Peace Path's serpentine walls. Each monument will display information about an American Peace Laureate and what each did to merit the Peace Prize.

A color illustrated sketch of the alcove with the encircling wall and plantings

Perspective from inside the Park.

 

 

It is hoped that those experiencing the Peace Path will be inspired to start their own personal path to peace.

“Visions of Peace” gathered from children around the world in 2010 by Dr. Lura Pierce, former Board member and
2008 NPLP “Teacher of the Year” award winner.


“To live as one, but not in pieces” -- (Polina- age 13, Russia)

“Treating others the way you want to be treated” -- (Vanessa-age 6)

“If you give a little, you get a little” -- (Brianna-age 11)

“When every man can give his umbrella to another if it rains” -- (Sasha-age 13, Russia)

“All children will have ice cream for free” -- (Luke-age 7)

“When there will be no more racism in the world” -- (Nikiton-age 14, Russia)

“Happiness!!! True happiness!! Everyone has the right!” -- (Max-age 11)

“All children will have a home and be loved like I am” -- (Emily-age 11)


To view a 7 minute 35 second video about the Nobel Peace Laureate Project on You Tube go to http://www.youtube.com/user/NobelPeacelaureate.