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EUGENE - r r ea 4. <br /> August 7, 2003 <br /> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> CONTACT: <br /> • Therese Picado, Parks and Open Space Public Information Specialist, 682-4814 or 682- <br /> 4800 <br /> • Richard Zucker, Supervisor, Park Amenities, 682-4833 or 953-9463 (cell) <br /> BETHEL NEIGHBORHOOD PARK GETS NEW PLAYGROUND, TURF <br /> Neighbors along Coraly Avenue in Bethel can now gather at their neighborhood park <br /> and enjoy a new playground, turf, landscaped beds, and picnic area complete with new benches <br /> and a barbeque. Lark Park, located north of Roosevelt Boulevard and west of Maple Street, <br /> was originally slated for a new irrigation system only funded by the 1998 bond measure, but, <br /> thanks to Public Works Parks and Open Space and Maintenance crews, a more extensive <br /> renovation was undertaken in-house. The irrigation system, picnic area, and fence were <br /> installed last winter, the landscape work was performed this spring and early summer, and, just <br /> recently, the renovation of the play area was completed. <br /> The play area is now bigger, better and more wheelchair-accessible. After a month of <br /> work, the park is sporting several, newly refurbished amenities. The enlarged play structure now <br /> includes a spring rider, tot swing, climbing area, and slide. Instead of sand or bark chips, park <br /> patrons will notice small, square, wood tiles surrounding the play area. These specially <br /> engineered tiles are designed to create a layered ground covering that is hard enough to allow <br /> wheelchairs to enter the area and maneuver over the surface, but soft enough to cushion playful <br /> feet. In addition, both basketball backboards were reinstalled after being sandblasted and <br /> powder-coated. <br /> "While we were working, there were always kids watching, eager to start using the new <br /> play equipment," says Richard Zucker, Park Amenities Supervisor. "We look forward to seeing <br /> the community benefit from this park." Two new picnic tables should also arrive by the end of <br /> the month. For more information about Lark Park improvements, call 682-4800. <br /> # ## <br />