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EUGENE n e w <br /> October 7, 2003 <br /> CONTACT: <br /> • Robin Hostick, Parks and Open Space Planner, 682-4915 <br /> • Therese Picado, Parks and Open Space Public Information Specialist, 682-4814 or 682- <br /> 4800 <br /> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> COMMUNITY INVITED TO CREATE NEW PLAYGROUNDS AT ALTON BAKER AND <br /> SKINNER BUTTE PARKS <br /> Help create two, new playgrounds at Alton Baker and Skinner Butte parks by <br /> participating in a public workshop on Wednesday, October 8, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Campbell <br /> Senior Center, 155 High Street in Eugene. The project, referred to as RiverPlay, involves <br /> building two complementary, regional playgrounds in the two riverfront parks. Each playground <br /> will be larger than any existing playground in the Eugene area. The Alton Baker Park <br /> playground will feature adventure play equipment, such as a spray park, and the playground at <br /> Skinner Butte Park will feature Eugene's natural and cultural history through interactive <br /> elements. All community members, especially young people and their families, are encouraged <br /> to attend. <br /> The project is made possible through major funding and volunteer support pledged by <br /> the Eugene Lions Club, Eugene Active 20/30 Club and the Eugene Downtown Rotary Club, in <br /> combination with funding from the Parks and Open Space bond measure voters approved in <br /> 1998. For more information about the RiverPlay project, call 682-4915 or e-mail <br /> robin.a.hostick(a�ci.eugene.or.us. <br /> # ## <br />