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ROCCO BUDA, Jr. PARK
ROCCO BUDA, Jr. PARK. One of the smallest play areas in the city, Rocco Budda Park overlooks Loras Boulevard. Originally the park was started by the city after a dilapidated house was torn down on the site. Erosion and safety controls had been established and playground equipment had been purchased, but funds ran out before retaining walls and handicapped accessible ramps and a sidewalk could be installed.
Named for Rocco BUDA, a master tailor who lived in Dubuque for many years, the park was created with the help of the Army Corps of Engineers, a commitment of $36,250 for the park through the TK Foundation of Tom and Kitty Stoner of Annapolis, Maryland, a donation of $500 from AMERICAN TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK whose building housed the tailor for many years, and the donation of land from LORAS COLLEGE.
The park was developed by area residents and then turned over the city when it was completed.
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Source:
Bulkley, John. "Loras Playground," Telegraph Herald, July 5, 1970, p. 29
Becker, Stacey. "Investing in Recreation and Leisure," Telegraph Herald, July 5, 2015, p. 5A