The Birthplace of Route 66 Park in Springfield, Mo.-- Part 3: The Mosaic Wall and Red's Giant Hamburg Sign

WHAT TO SEE

The first phase of the park was dedicated in 2014  Officials still work to raise money for other projects planned and wanted for the park.

**  One part was already in existence as there was a long wall on the other side of the street from the park that has a lot of mosaics using colored tiles, one of which is a large "66."

As a matter of fact, the first time we were aware of the Birthplace Park and went looking for it, we missed it because we were looking at the mosaic wall.  It had to be there.  Where was it?  So, we back-tracked and sure enough, there it was across the street.

The mosaic wall was a project by local artist Christine Schilling and was completed with help from children of the community.  This was dedicated in September 2001 in time for Route 66's 75th anniversary.

I would however, like to see some landscaping above the wall as I remember that area being a bit scruffy.

OTHER THINGS IN THE PARK

**  A replica of the  locally famous "Red's Giant hamburg sign

**  Walking path and picnic tables

Looking for More Route 66 Stuff There,  --RoadDog