The City of Goshen’s Parks and Recreation Department held a public dedication and opening of its new Peace Garden at the Reith Interpretive Center, 410 W. Plymouth Ave., on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024.
The garden was dedicated by former Goshen Mayor Mike Puro and his wife, Laurie Tweddale, in memory of their daughter-in-law, Satu Annikki Riikonen.
The Peace Garden features five chimes, ranging from 30 to 90 inches, tuned to a major pentatonic scale and hung from a 100-year-old white oak tree. The space also includes landscaped paths and benches for visitors to enjoy the chimes.
This new green space provides the community with a place to relax, find peace, and enjoy nature.