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<br /> D9 10/03 WED 131:49 FAX 541 682 4882 EUGENE PW MNTNC & POS PW ADMIN 0 001 <br /> i~ <br /> I <br /> Septemberl,10, 2003 <br /> CONTACT <br /> ¦ The ese Picado, Parks and Open Space Public Information Specialist, 682-4814 or 682- <br /> 480 <br /> ¦ Chri Girard, Volunteers in Parks Coordinator, 682-4845, 915-5242 (cell) <br /> FOR IMME IATE RELEASE <br /> VOLUNTE RS PREPARE DOG PARK FOR WINTER <br /> 'I On ~aturday, September 13, from 9 a.m. to noon, the City's Volunteers in Parks <br /> program an~ the Alton Baker dog park volunteer group invite all dog lovers to help prepare the <br /> popular off-I ash area for winter. The work involves shoring up gravel pathways and shelter pad <br /> for the onsl ught of rain that winter invariably brings and generally sprucing up the park by <br /> cutting bacl~ blackberries, weeding and cleaning up the main entry areas. The park is located off <br /> of Leo Ham Parkway, behind Autzen Stadium. Parking is available in lot eight. <br /> Fort a last year and a half, a group of key volunteers, all patrons of the dog park, have <br /> worked with City parks staff to design and maintain the dog park. The group has raised funds <br /> and has org nixed several work parties. Volunteers in Parks Coordinator Chris Girard says the <br /> group has ben instrumental in making the dog park a reality and realizing many of the more <br /> innovative f atures in the park, such as year-round water for the dog washdown station, dog <br /> waste bag d spensers, and drinking fountains for dogs and their owners. °I think their ability to <br /> sustain their efforts shows that dog parks are not only popular but a needed and community- <br /> supported re ource." <br /> For ore information, call 682-4845. <br /> I <br /> I I <br /> <br />