This neighborhood park, located at 822 South Gardenia Street, is dedicated to the memory of SGT Eristeo Gutierrez Jr. This American Hero called Mathis, Texas his hometown. On October 10, 1968 Sergeant Gutierrez was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. Eristeo is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC and his name is inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 41w, Line 39. This park has a playground area, swing set, and see-saws. Overall condition of the park and playground area are above average condition.