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E U E N E <br /> P ar s and A DIVISIONOF FUBLICWORKS <br /> Ope Space 1820 ROOSEVELT BIVD. <br /> <br /> c e ~ E e R A T i N c EUGENE, OREGON 91402 <br /> Years of Parks (541) 682.4800 <br /> 190 ~nn~ fAX (541) 682-4882 <br /> • 1./ll WWW.EUGENE•OR.GOV/PARKS <br /> PARKS AND OPEN SPACE PLANNING PARKS MAINTENANCE URBAN FORESTRY NATURAL RESOURCES <br /> EWS E LEAS E <br /> August 2, 2006 <br /> Contact Kelly Darnell, City of Eugene Parks and Open Space Marketing <br /> Manager, at 682-4814 or 285-7803 <br /> Carrie Peterson, City of Eugene Parks Development Coordinator, at <br /> 682-4907 <br /> Neighbo hood Celebrates Grand Re-opening of Monroe Park <br /> Followin months of renovation, Monroe Park neighbors will celebrate the grand re-opening <br /> of their I cal park this evening from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The celebration will include children's <br /> games, rues, music, food, and a ribbon cutting ceremony. With input from local neighbors, <br /> the park has undergone a series of renovations. Some wanted updated play equipment for <br /> children, others wanted to see their park, which had become a magnet from undesirable <br /> activity, estored to a place where children could once again play safely. Funding from a <br /> Commu ity Development Block Grant (CDBG) was used to replace the surfacing of the play <br /> area, while supplemental City funds helped pay for new play equipment, site furnishings, a <br /> sand pla area, accessible paths, and picnic tables. <br /> In recen years Monroe Park had suffered from a pattern of illicit activity. Thanks to an <br /> increase public safety presence in the park, additional recreation programs, and renovations, <br /> the park has been returned to a place the entire neighborhood can enjoy. <br /> I <br /> I <br /> <br />