Oaklands Park remains closed to the public today as police continue to investigate the circumstances behind the fatal stabbing of a popular Chelmsford man yesterday.
The museum will also remain closed over the weekend, it was confirmed.
Ash Woolley died in Broomfield Hospital yesterday evening (December 18), hours he was discovered after he was found on the grounds of Oaklands Park.
Today (December 19), tributes continued to be laid at the park,and several people left floral tributes and cards.
Although the park remains cordoned off, police said they would be moving the flowers in to the park throughout the day.
In one card, two friends described Ash as a boy with "a heart of gold", adding "you'll be the brightest star in the sky".
Other friends took to Facebook to share their condolences.
Elaine Baxter said: "Cannot even begin to imagine the pain Ash's family are going through right now. Awful awful thing to happen to a young person. RIP Ashley and condolences to his family and friends. He is going to be greatly missed."
Shannon Clark added: "Been feeling sick since I've found out, it's disgusting, will miss him so much, such an amazing boy xxx"
And Tom Whitten-Morgan posted: "Rest in peace man, such a great lad! You will be truly missed by many people! My thoughts are with your family"
Others, who didn't know Ash, but who had been shocked and saddened by the news, posted messages of sympathy and support for his family.
Caroline Neville-mandell said: "I didnt know Ashley, my thought are with u all, we are all standing beside u in ur grief xxx"
A 17-year-old boy from Chelmsford and a 19-year-old man from Maldon were arrested in the early hours of this morning, Friday, December 19, on suspicion of murder.
They are currently in police custody.
