This park is 1.3 acres in size and was used by the Sheridan Volunteer
Fire Department for many years. Work was completed on the park by the
volunteers the 1960s. On June 16, 1968 the volunteer firefighters
dedicated Barnes Park. The property was owned by Dr. Brodo and Charlotte
Barnes. They leased the park for fifteen years to the City of Sheridan
on July 15, 1972. On September 30, 1980 the park was subleased to the
South Suburban Park and Recreation District which allowed the District
to further develop the park. The park was subsequently deeded to the
South Suburban Park and Recreation District by Dr. and Mrs. Barnes in
1983.