Miller Playfield

Olmsted Brothers’ 1903 Comprehensive Plan included a recommendation for independent playgrounds; the firm urged the city to secure land where possible. In 1906, Mary M. Miller responded by gifting 1.8 acres for a playground commemorating her son. In 1907 the firm drew up a preliminary plan. In 1906, Mary M Miller responded by gifting 1.8 acres for a small playground to commemorate her son. In 1907 Olmsted Brothers drew a preliminary plan.

By 1910 a shelter house had been completed downslope from 19th Avenue and play equipment installed where Miller Community Center now stands. However, the layout differed entirely from the Olmsted plan. The playground has since quadrupled to include popular ball fields and other facilities. venue and play equipment installed where Miller Community Center now stands. However, the layout differed entirely from the Olmsted plan. The playground has since quadrupled to include popular ball fields and other facilities.