The park was named for Charles E. Matthews on May 7, 1969. Matthews was a resident of the neighborhood who had been active in the community, in particular campaigning for the park. Until the park was officially named it was referred to as Seward Park after the elementary school adjacent to the park and the neighborhood in which it is located. The school was named for William Seward, a former United States Senator from New York, who became secretary of state in Abraham Lincoln’s cabinet.

All varieties and sizes of trees are scattered throughout the park. One is too big to wrap your arms around! Give it a try. There are more than just trees in the park, though, including a huge hill overlooking the sports field. Constructed to block off the business area from the park, the hill has become a popular site for activities.

Amenities:
Basketball Court
Biking Path
Broomball Rink
Drinking Fountain
Garden
Grill
Hockey Rink
Ice Skating Rink
Little Free Library
Picnic Area
Playground/Tot Lot
Restroom Facility
Soccer Field
Softball Field
Tennis Court
Volleyball Court – Sand
Wading Pool
Walking Path

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