John Park

In 1856 John Park married Elizabeth Hill.

They had 6 children and adopted 3 more children.

In 1878 John Park bought a farm at 1751 W 3500 S

1751 W 3500 So

Trees were extremely hard to grow at that time due to lack of water. He had an ingenious plan of using cans and planting the trees in them to keep the water where it needed to be to help the trees grow.

Soon he had many fruit trees. Daily he would make a trip to the Jordan River to retrieve water for his trees.  He tapped small holes in the cans so the trees would have drainage.

His Motto:  “I am NO speaker….I am a Do-er”.

He was known to help those in need.

He hired many men to work on his farm and paid them generously. 

It was known that when asked to give $5.00 he would give $10.00.

He was an amazing Gardner and Farmer

His greatest gift was giving

He gave groceries, flour, and coal

He often gave money and gave work to help others

He is known as one of the kindest men around