Paul Tillich Park Attraction

Paul Tillich Park commemorates the renowned Paul Johannes Tillich, a German-American theologian and Christian existentialist philosopher. Tillich was one of the more influential Protestant theologians of the 20th century. The park was dedicated on June 2, 1963, and Tillich’s ashes were interred there in 1965. Located just across North Main Street from the Roofless Church, the park consists of a stand of evergreens on elevated ground surrounding a walkway. Along the walkway, there are several large stones on which are inscribed quotations from Tillich’s writings.

This shaded garden, designed by Zion and Breen, offers a self-guided walk with features including the Bust of Tillich, a carved limestone sign, and five massive granite boulders with Tillich quotations incised by English letterer Ralph Beyer.
Paul Tillich Park is open 24/7 for personal meditation.