The Philip Reed Memorial Park Designation Act of 2025 aims to officially designate a parcel of land located in Woodridge South as the Philip Reed Memorial Park. This legislation honors Philip Reid, an enslaved laborer who played a significant role in the construction of the Statue of Freedom atop the U.S. Capitol Dome in the 1860s. Reid, who was emancipated in 1862, became a respected plasterer and is recognized for his contributions to American history, particularly the irony of an enslaved man creating a symbol of freedom.

The bill includes a specific designation of the park in Square 4351, Lot 0001, as Philip Reed Memorial Park, as outlined in the committee report. It also incorporates a fiscal impact statement and establishes the process for the act to take effect following approval by the Mayor and a congressional review period.