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^11111V—T....., <br /> W <br /> EUGENE �� '" 'r./ =-r" ■ alrlr ' w.m <br /> October 21, 2002 A 4 / 7 0 /1027 <br /> /SrY?ri - / ) /o/27 <br /> CONTACT: <br /> • Therese M. Picado, Public Information Specialist, Parks and Open Space, 682-4814 or 682- <br /> 4800, therese.m.picado(c�ci.eugene.or.us <br /> • Jerry Drucks, Leader, Churchill Area Neighbors, 686-4563 <br /> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> GRAND OPENING OF PARK WITH A VIEW SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 27 <br /> The Churchill Area Neighbors and City Parks and Open Space Division invite Churchill <br /> residents to the grand opening of Skyview Park on Sunday, October 27, at 2 p.m. Mayor Jim Torrey, <br /> City Councilor Nancy Nathanson, and other city officials and area residents will highlight the unique <br /> aspects of ward 8's first neighborhood park south of 18th Avenue and other parks and open space <br /> projects in the area. The park is located off of Skyview Lane, just west of the intersection of Hawkins <br /> Lane and Wintercreek. All are invited to attend. <br /> Funded by the 1998 parks and open space bond measure, the park was completed in <br /> September and features an innovative play structure with play equipment that simulates rock climbing; <br /> a wetland and nature boardwalk; panoramic ridgeline views; and ADA-accessible paths throughout the <br /> park. <br /> The grand opening festivities include performances by a Churchill High School jazz combo, a <br /> pumpkin decorating activity for the children, a raffle, and pumpkin pie and hot apple cider for <br /> refreshments. <br /> For more information, call 682-4814 or 686-4563. <br /> ### <br />