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<br /> 10 18/04 MON 1 : 52 FAX 541 682 4882 EUGENE PW MNTNC & POS PW ADMIN 002 <br /> E' U' G_E N iE <br /> I. <br /> P~ ~'S <br /> q e Spa ICJ ~ ~N' S ~ L ~ A S: E <br /> a <br /> .ci:eugene. r.us/par~cS <br /> ctober 18, 20 <br /> ONTACT: <br /> Matt McRae Volunteers in Parks Coordinator, 682-4845, 912-2142 (cell) <br /> Carrie Pete on, Pa~c Development Coordinator, 682-4907 <br /> Therese Pi do, Parks and Open Space Public Information Specialist, 682-4814/682-4800 <br /> OR IMMEDIA E RELEASE <br /> Volunteers Needed for Demolition Work Party at the <br /> Site of the New Regional Playground at Skinner Butte Park <br /> Join Ci parks sgtaff and Eugene Rotary Club volunteers as they demolish the old Skinner Butte Park <br /> layground and make rmom for the new, destination RiverPlay playground at a work party on Saturday, <br /> ovember 6, fr m 9 a.rr,+. to 1 p.m. Volunteers can get involved in a number of cathartic activities including <br /> ack hammerin select concrete edging and paths, ripping out some of the existing play equipment/furniture, <br /> tearing vegeta ion aroWnd restrooms, and installing erosion control. Morning refreshments and lunch will be <br /> rovided. Ana ivity zone featuring RiverPlay exhibits will be available for the entertainment of younger <br /> ildren. The pl ygrourtd site is located acxoss from 210 Cheshire on the north side of Skinner Butte. <br /> Constru tion of 4he hands-on, state-of-the-art playground is scheduled to begin in spring 2005. The <br /> layground will nclude is variety of unique play elements such as a play replica of Skinner Butte, an ancient <br /> history sand di , miniat;Ore Willamette River, and Kalapuya and pioneer villages. <br /> The pro ect is fulnded in part by the 1998 parks and open space bond measure, but, in order to <br /> realize the full cope ofi the vision, donations of cash, labor and materials are needed from the community. <br /> The Eugene R tary Cirrrb, in partnership with the City, has pledged to help fund and build the playground. <br /> So far over $1 5,000 im grants and in-kind and cash donations has been raised. For more information about <br /> the work party, call Volunteers in Parks at 682-4845. For more information about RiverPlay, call 682-4907. <br /> 4~~: <br /> r"~dVearor~ti <br /> <br />