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<br /> 07/ 8/04 THU 16: 3 FAX 541 682 4882 EUGENE PW MNTNC & POS PW ADMIN C~ 001 <br /> E U E N E <br /> Par s and <br /> o en s ace N E ~N S R E L E~ A S E <br /> ~ p <br /> .d.eugene.o us/parics <br /> Jul 8, 2004 <br /> C NTACT: <br /> » Robin Host dc, park planner, 682-4915 <br /> • Therese M Picado, Public Information Specialist, Parks and Open Space, 682-4814/682-4800. <br /> R IMMEDIATE ELEASE <br /> Com unity Invited to Celebrate the Grand Opening of Oakmont Park July 14 <br /> Join Euge a Mayor Jim Torcey, City parks staff, neighbors, ar~d others for the grand opening of <br /> d kmont Park We nesday, July 14, from 5:30 tv 7:30 p.m. Young ar~d old alike are invited to wile away the <br /> Su mer evening ith a dedication ceremony at 6 p.m.; entertainment by Fuzz, a local jazz/funk group; a <br /> ~ venger hunt; c 'tters from Nearby Nature; a tour of the natural area in the park; barbecued food from <br /> S nshine Deliwag n; and free Cold Stone Creamery ice cream. All H~ho participate in the scavenger hunt <br /> ar eligible for pri es. <br /> Funded by the 1998 Parks and Open Space bond measure, the 5.5-acre neighbofiood park, located <br /> p Oakmont Way ff of Oakway Road, offers a wide variety of active and leisure activities. The new <br /> pl yground featu s a sand play area and modem play equipment, including a climbing wall, swings, spring <br /> to s, and interadi a water fountain. Nearby, an informal basketball curt doubles as a place to hold <br /> ~ ighbofiood eve ts. Paths curve gently through the park, providing a key bicycle route and connecting the <br /> h ighbofiood wit new crosswalks to the Oakway Center, while aloft-surface jogging/walking trail takes <br /> rk users on a nding, quarter-mile loop through the meadows. Surrounded by restored native oak <br /> s vannah prairie, he park is an oasis of green, with more than 150 new trees, plus large, open lawn areas <br /> ~ d a series of rol ing hills for frolicking, picnicking and sunbathing. <br /> Eric Wold nd his 2'/z -year-old son, Keb, live near the park rind are frequent visitors. "Oakmont <br /> rk is an absolu gem," says Woki. "We could stay in the park for Hours." The park design is based on <br /> ~n ut gathered by parks staff from neighbors at a series of public workshops held in winter and spring 2002. <br /> `F r more informa on, call 682-4814. <br /> <br />