Downtown Pocket Park sits quietly between 2 buildings in historic downtown Corsicana. I noticed this space from across the street, but didn’t realize what it was until I was closer. It wasn’t just an empty space between 2 buildings, it was a little park!
Corsicana’s Art in Public Places committee selected this space to be its first project. What a delightful space they created. A bubbling fountain and ample seating spaces make it the perfect place to step into and sit peacefully for a few minutes.
I’m not sure what was originally in this space. From the street there was a tile entrance that advertised “Virginia Dare For those who care”. Virginia Dare is a long-time producer of vanilla extracts and other flavorings, so it is hard to determine what kind of business was here. Perhaps a soda fountain?
Downtown Pocket Park is available to rent for private functions and has public restrooms.
Small Simple Things of Life 
I love this idea and this space! I stumbled across one similar in Jacksboro a couple of years ago.
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It is much better than leaving a snaggle-toothed hole in your main street. This project appears to have been funded privately.
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I think many of them are, though it is possible a community decides it is more enticing than an empty lot.
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What a great idea. This is such a pretty little park. I love the fountain.
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