Alton C. Parker was a member of the Windsor Police Department for 28 years. He distinguished himself throughout his career. He became Canada's first African-Canadian detective in 1953. He received numerous awards in his lifetime, including the Order of Canada, the Ontario Bravery Medal for Good Citizenship and the Queen's Silver Jubilee Medal. Each year for 19 years Al and his wife Evelyn held a party for the neighbourhood children in this park that bears his name. They paid for the parties themselves. He did this because he loved children and believed he was blessed by God. This statue is dedicated to the memory of Alton C. Parker, a gallant, Christian, gentle man. By the Alton C. Parker Foundation."A lot of people talk about doing something for these kids. I don't just talk. I want to do it."Alton C. Parker