Chaired by County Court Judge Bonnie Lano Rippingille, the Founders Committee members included Bolton, Molly Turner, Diane Brant, Leona Cooper, the late Monna Lighte, State's Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle, Dorothy Jenkins Fields, State Rep. Elaine Gordon, the late Opa Locka Vice-Mayor Helen Miller, Dr. Patricia Clements, and Teresa Zorrilla Clark. The Women's Park Founders' Committee continues to assist in the development of the park. This donation was used to construct the park's first picnic pavilion. The building will have a lecture hall, restrooms and staff accommodations. The gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily with exception of special engagements.
Admission is free.
A time capsule, a bronze cylinder designed by Miami artist Frieda Tschumy, contains mementos of outstanding Florida women, including writings from environmental activist and author Marjory Stoneman Douglas, African-American author Zora Neale Hurston and Cuban anthropologist Lydia Cabrera. A coral rock monument at the entrance to the park marks the spot where the time capsule is buried. Burial of the time capsule at The Women's Park, December 2, 1992. The History Gallery's memorial brick terrace will offer members of the community an opportunity to honor significant women in their lives by purchasing memorial bricks and benches. All purchases are tax deductible.