Derek Owens Memorial Park Archives - The Cleveland Police Foundation

Owens Memorial Park Featured in The Land

Added on October 12, 2022

Derek Owens Memorial Park was featured in The Land’s article, “Fallen officer inspires community partners to build reflective park in Buckeye.”

Community Partner of the Month - July 2021

July 2021 Community Partner of the Month

Added on July 28, 2021

The Cleveland Police Foundation proudly announces that the recipient of our Community Partner of the Month Award for July 2021 is the Western Reserve Land Conservancy.

Officer Derek Owens Memorial Park Progress

Added on April 6, 2020

The Cleveland Police Foundation and Cleveland Police Officers continue to upgrade the park in the Fourth District!

Renowned Artist Immortalizes Owens’ Memorial Park

Added on December 4, 2019

Local artist Chuck Delpapa created paintings for the mother and wife of Fallen Officer Derek Owens…a lasting tribute!

Officer Derek Owens’ Memorial Park Dedication

Added on November 11, 2019

Cleveland Police, the Owens Family, and the community joined together on Saturday November 9th to honor this Fallen Officer.

Nov. 9: Dedication for Officer Derek Owens’ Memorial Park

Added on October 29, 2019

The public is invited to this ceremony dedicating the new Officer Derek Owens’ Memorial Park on November 9, 2019.

Continued Progress on Officer Derek Owens Memorial Park

Added on October 3, 2019

The Cleveland Browns donated a playset for the site as the Browns cruised to a big W over Baltimore! Thank you and thanks for all the support from the community!

The Progress of Officer Derek Owens’ Memorial Park

Added on September 12, 2019

An overhead view of the park (soon to be completed), located at 10404 Parkview Avenue in the Cleveland Police Fourth District.

Owens Memorial Park Update

Added on August 29, 2019

The Cement Masons of Local 404 setting up the colorful spiral of cement!

“We The People” features Owens Memorial Park

Added on May 21, 2019

Catch the WKYC-TV3 show at Noon on Friday May 24 where the family of Fallen Officer Derek Owens and CPD Captain Keith Sulzer will appear.

Community and Cleveland Police Join Together to Honor a Fallen Officer

Added on May 18, 2019

On Wednesday May 15th, a clean-up get-together took place at the future site of Officer Derek Owens Memorial Park in the Fourth District.

Help The Derek Owens Memorial Park!

Added on May 2, 2019

Join us to help raise money for the Derek Owens Memorial Park, in honor of Patrol Officer Derek Owens who was shot and killed in the line of duty while protecting our community.

Derek Owens Memorial Park Project

Added on September 11, 2017

Plans are made to honor PO Owens’ memory and all officers who died in the line of duty with the creation of the Derek Owens Memorial Park.