Unearthing the unique history of Canton’s Nimisilla Park

Canton’s Nimisilla Park has a long and storied past.

The park, which is often used today for family reunions and an annual Juneteenth event, used to have bandstands, a horse track and even a zoo, said Doug Foltz, director of Canton Parks and Recreation.

“This area was really a hub of many family and recreational activities for many years,” Foltz said…

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