1 <br /> .09~ "es` <br /> J <br /> July 11, 200 <br /> CONTACT: Jordana Leeb, Parks Planning, 682-4913 <br /> Linda Swisher, ABC Neighborhood Leader, 689-2338 <br /> Therese Picado, Public Information Specialist, 682-4814 <br /> From Publi Information Section, 682-5523 <br /> FOR IMME IATE RELEASE <br /> B THEL RESIDENTS CELEBRATE NEW AND IMPROVED PARK JULY '18 <br /> Be hel residents will celebrate the grand opening of the newly renovated Irwin Park on <br /> ~ Thursday, July 18, at 6:30 p.m, on West Irwin Way, off Barger Drive. <br /> J T e celebration, sponsored by the Gity of Eugene Parks and Open Space Division and <br /> I <br /> the Activ Bethel Citizens neighborhood association, starts with a park dedication and remarks <br /> from Ci Councilor Pat Farr and Betsy Wolfston, the local artist who designed the park's <br /> Twister ame. Games, prizes, pizza, and other refreshments follow the dedication. The area <br /> i <br /> J <br /> neighbo hood group meets at 7:15 p.m. in the park, with speakers discussing ways residents <br /> ' can get involved in Irwin Park and other Bethel-area parks. <br /> ased on input from neighborhood residents and City parks planners, Irwin Park's new <br /> design eatures expanses of grass, many new trees, new play equipment, a fully equipped <br /> shelter an artfully designed Twister game, decorative lighting, new soccer and softball fields <br /> with bl achers, walking paths, and improved parking. The park improvements were funded by <br /> the 1 8 parks and open space bond measure <br /> For more information, call Active Bethel Citizens at 689-2338 or City Parks and Open <br /> <br /> J Spac Planning at 682-4913 or visit the City of Eugene web site at www.ci.eugene.or.us. <br /> wr,brle~ Wai<s . Jrtatian ~ Gity of Eutpene .858 Peaty strut.. Eug~re, C)R 974(11 <br /> Pt~arse: (541j 682-578.2 •,F/1X: (54tj 68?-8~2a • ~r?+rw.ci.e~ga~e,ar,ua <br /> <br />