The article reflects on personal memories associated with Pearson Park in Anaheim, a location significant for recreational and historical values. It notes both fond memories, such as family swim lessons and playing sports, and darker events, particularly the KKK rally held in 1924, which was a prominent event in the city’s troubling past. The Klan’s political influence in the area during that time is highlighted, showcasing a stark contrast between the park's current community role and its historical significance in racial and social tensions.
Its large pool? That's where my dad taught my sister and me how to swim. The tennis courts? My high school friends and I tried to channel our inner Andre Agassi there, to laughable results.
On that night, a 30-foot burning cross surrounded by smaller ones lit what was then called City Park. The Orange County Plain Dealer reported that biplanes flew above the crowd, outfitted with electric lights.
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