Bella Wyatt Park, encompassing approximately 5 acres, is located in central Marshall behind the former Sam Houston School.
Bella Wyatt Park is named after Mary Isabella Downs Wyatt, a teacher at Sam Houston School in 1920 before she was principal of the school from 1923-1950. Ms. Park was instrumental in securing the property on East Rusk Street adjoining the school grounds for a park and playground for children. Shortly after her retirement in 1950, the park was named in her honor.
Bella Wyatt Park features:
- Full basketball court
- 3-bay swing set with 2 tot swings
- 3 slides
- Spiral climber, trango climber, shasta climber
- 2 picnic pavilions*
- 2 picnic tables (1 is ADA accessible)
- 2 benches
- Engineered wood fiber safety surfacing
- Concrete sidewalk (ADA accessible)
*To rent the pavilion for a partial or full day, call (903) 935-4470.