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~ ~ ~ ~ <br /> _ ~ <br /> November 14, 2001 <br /> i <br /> CONTACT: Carolyn Weiss, Park Planner, 682-4914 ~ <br /> From Public I formation Section, 682-5523 <br /> FOR IMMEDt TE RELEASE <br /> SHADOW WOOD PARK DEDICATION SLATED SUNDAY <br /> The d dication of Shadow Wood Park in southeast Eugene is scheduled for Sunday, <br /> November 18 at 1 p.m,. The park is located at the intersection of Barber Drive and Shadow <br /> Wood Drive, ff East 43`~ Avenue. <br /> Mayor Jim Torrey and Councilor Betty Taylor will be on hand for the event, which <br /> includes Ares ntations, recognition of the volunteers who participated in the park project, a <br /> hopscotch de onstration on an artist-designed hopscotch court, and refreshments. <br /> Shad w Wood Park, Eugene's newest neighborhood park, traces its history back more <br /> than 12 year ,when the City purchased eight lots from a new subdivision and designated the <br /> area as a fut re park. Over the years, neighbors have worked closely with City staff in <br /> designing th park, dealing with issues, raising funds, and even helping construct the park. A <br /> sign listing th names of all the people who have volunteered or made donations will be erected <br /> as part of the dedication. <br /> The ain construction activities at the park occurred last summer. Approximately <br /> $150,000 in i provements have been made at the 1.3-acre park, including about $100,000 in <br /> funds from E gene's voter-approved parks and open space bond measure. <br /> <br /> '~I' <br /> (Public Works • Administration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl Street • Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> Phone: (541) 682-5262 • FAX: (541) 682-6826 • www.ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br />