Nestled within Lake Idamere Park, a popular 45 acre park rich in biodiversity located off State Road 19 at 12335 County Road 448, the Lake County Children’s Memorial Garden will provide Lake County residents and visitors with a beautiful and unique space for quiet meditation and contemplation. The location is close to Cornerstone Hospice and will provide the opportunity for existing bereavement gr
oups to use the garden on a regular basis. Just beyond the borders of the Memorial Garden’s is the “Boundless Playground”, a unique play area specifically designed for children with special needs. This one-of-a-kind facility in Central Florida offers specialized playground equipment and a pour-in-place rubber foundation that can be enjoyed by children with physical challenges without leaving their support equipment. The Lake County Children’s Memorial Garden will offer these special children the chance to interact with a variety of plants and animals and other garden elements that stimulate the senses of sight, sound, smell and touch. As the sound of children’s laughter echoes from the playground through the bald cypress trees, bereaved parents, siblings, family members and friends will be reminded of their own precious children, not just with sorrowful hearts but also with gratitude for the life they lived. The Garden exists to remind us all that when a child passes, their physical form changes but their spirit remains ever present within the hearts of those who loved them.
