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On May 3, 1998 Three-year-old Kyle Smith died as a result of child abuse. That day, just as any other, Kyle was entrusted to a care giver who has since been tried convicted and sentenced for his murder. About the time the trial was coming to an end, an idea was born to build a park in Kyle’s memory. To learn more about the life and death of Kyle M.D. Smith please visit the Kyle's Story Page at the link above. Kyle's Park In early 1999 ground was broken for a pavilion on about an acre of land. The land is on the corner of Penn and Concord Street in the Village of Castleton, IL. Since 1999 play equipment and improvements have continually been added to this land. An ANGEL theme has been adopted and there have been many activities geared toward CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS. To view pictures of the park, please visit the Kyle's Park Pictures Page at the link above. If you are interested in using Kyle's Park for a gathering (at no charge), please visit Kyle's Park Contact Page.

Child Abuse Prevention

We may never totally prevent child abuse, but we strive to create awareness for child abuse prevention. As an advocate who now speaks about child abuse, Kyle's father, Marvin Smith Jr. said, “I want the park designated as a safe zone and a safe place for children to play.”

Please visit the Child Abuse Prevention Page at the link above to learn how you can help.

Kyle's Park Sale
Kyle Smith Memorial Park is supported by family, friends, and donations in memory of Kyle M.D. Smith. Anyone who has donated $100 or more has their name engraved on a brass plaque "Kyle's Angel Board," located at the park. To view a list of Kyle's Angels visit the Kyle's Park Wishes To Thank Page.

Each September a sale is held at the park. This sale has come to be our main fund raiser. The proceeds are used for park upkeep and insurance, as well as to help make people aware of child abuse. VISIT the Kyle's Park Sale Page to learn about our sale and how you can help our park.

Kyle's Park

Castleton, Illinois Castleton, is a tiny town about 18 miles southeast of Kewanee and six miles southeast of Wyoming. Castleton is about three blocks long and three blocks wide. Kyle spent much of his life in Castleton; he lived there with his father (Marvin Smith Jr.) from 1 and 2 years of age and he also spent many hours in Castleton visiting his grandparents, Marvin and Susan Smith. Help us keep Kyle's Memory alive. There are several ways you can help, if you wish to donate money toward the park, no financial gift is too small. An account has been established at the State Bank of Toulon in the name of “Kyle Smith Memorial Park”. Any contribution you wish to make may be sent directly to the bank. The address of the bank is as follows:   State Bank of Toulon P.O. Box 609 Toulon, IL 61483   To learn about other ways you can help, visit Kyle's Park Sale Page. Carlotta's Web Designs - http://www.carlottaswebdesigns.com - © 2007 -  All Rights Reserved Kyle's Park