JUST OPENED: NEW SPLASH PAD IN FARRAGUT PARK: PP&R WATER PLAYGROUND FOR HOLIDAY WEEKEND
Posted: July 1st, 2011 3:06 PM
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July 1st, 2011
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Mark Ross, Public Information Officer
503.823.5300; cell 503.823.6634
JUST OPENED: New Splash Pad in Farragut Park
Portland Parks & Recreation Opens Water Playground for Holiday Weekend:
(Portland, OR) -
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is proud to announce the opening of our newest water splash pad at Farragut Park, N. Kerby & Farragut in North Portland. The splash pad opened midday on Friday, July 01, 2011.
The project has been in the works for about a year and a half, and includes a renovation of the Farragut Park restrooms and an improved walking trail system.
Kids, or people of all ages who act like kids, can frolic in water streams and spray.
Splash pads are also currently open at -
Columbia Park, N. Lombard Street and Woolsey Ave.
Essex Park, SE 79th Avenue & Center Street
Earl Boyles Park, SE 112th Avenue & Boise Street
Grant Park, NE 33rd Avenue & US Grant Place.
Kenton Park, 8417 N. Brandon Avenue
McCoy Park, N Trenton Street & Newman Avenue
Northgate Park, N Geneva Avenue & Fessenden Street
Peninsula Park, N. 700 Rosa Parks Way
Raymond Park, SE 118th Avenue & Raymond Street
Woodlawn Park, NE 13th Avenue & Dekum Street
Not only do they make the hot days more tolerable, parents said, but they pull people into the park. It's like a modern -- and more colorful -- version of the time-honored tradition of running through the sprinkler. Urban renewal in the form of water.
-The Oregonian, July 3, 2009
Farragut Park
N Kerby Ave & Farragut St.
General Info: Acreage: 14.00
Acquired in 1940
Amenities:
Includes basketball court, disabled access play area, disabled access restroom, paths - paved, picnic tables, playground, and softball field.
Special Information
Park hours: 5:00am-midnight
To reserve a sports field, call 503-823-2525.
Accessibility Information
Parking
- Street parking
- Paved pathway to play area
- 50 feet to play area
Play Area
- Engineered mulch surface
- Ramp into play area
Play Equipment
- Transfer station
Other Amenities
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible picnic table
Historical Information
Farragut Park was named after Admiral David Glasgow Farragut who, although born in Tennessee, fought for the North in the Civil War. He was a hero who is famous for saying, "Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!"
For more information, call 503.823.5300 or visit portlandparks.org.
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Mark Ross Public Information Officer
Portland Parks & Recreation
503.823.5300 (office); 503.823.6634 (cell)
Mark.ross@portlandoregon.gov
Healthy Parks, Healthy Portland
portlandparks.org
Nick Fish, Commissioner | Zari Santner, Director
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