News Release from: Portland Parks & Recreation
PORTLAND PARKS & RECREATION CONTINUES E205 INITIATIVE IMPROVEMENTS:
Posted: May 30th, 2012 12:57 PM
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2012-05/1399/54806/E_Holladay_Park_Playground_rending_2012.jpg (Rendering of new East Holladay Playground. Courtesy: Portland Parks & Recreation, Portland, OR)
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2012-05/1399/54806/East_Portland_CC_new_playground_rendering.jpg (Rendering of new East Portland Community Center Playground. Courtesy: Portland Parks & Recreation, Portland, OR)
Spring/Summer Work to Revitalize Four East Portland Parks
(Portland, OR) -
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) announces more E205 Initiative milestones. Championed by Parks Commissioner Nick Fish, the E205 Initiative is a City of Portland plan to improve existing PP&R parks and facilities in the area east of Interstate 205, which does not yet have the rich tradition of parks and recreational places seen elsewhere in the Rose City. Find more info on each park and site at www.portlandparks.org
East Portland Community Center & Pool - 740 SE 106th Ave
PP&R will begin building a new playground this summer, likely in July. The playground will feature play equipment for children ranging in age from 2 to 12 years old. See the attached rendering for some of the snazzy play structures that will rise from the soft bark surfacing! Supercool structures with names like the Synchro Spinner and Mountaineer mean the playground is sure to delight! Many portions of the new play equipment will be constructed with environmentally responsible recycled materials such as milk jugs and scrap steel. Play features are designed with physical and social development in mind, and comply with all safety and accessibility standards. They include slides, swings, a jungle gym, climbing structures, and more! We anticipate that construction will be complete by the end of summer.
East Holladay Park - 12999 NE Holladay St
PP&R will begin building a new playground with a soft surface this summer, likely in July. The playground will feature play equipment for children ranging in age from 2 to 12 years old. See the attached rendering for some of the snazzy play structures that will rise from the soft surface! Features include a giant ladybug climbing shell, slide, in-line and infant swings, climbing structures, and a jungle gym. Elements will bring to mind a rainbow, or perhaps the dramatic beauty of a peacock tail, with plenty of space to run and play! Special thanks to PP&R staff for their work on these endeavors. We anticipate that construction will be complete by the end of summer.
Lynchwood Park - SE 170th Ave & Haig St
Soft surface paths, fenced dog off-leash area, crisp new signage, new park benches and a drinking fountain are part of the planned improvements.
Argay Park - NE 141st Ave & Failing St
Crews will install a new drinking fountain near the dog off-leash area and three new benches this summer.
Glenfair Park - NE 154th Ave & Davis St
PP&R crews will install a soft surface trail, several park benches, and picnic tables. Work expected to begin this summer or fall.
Gilbert Primary Park, SE 134th Ave & Foster Rd
Portland Parks & Recreation workers have installed trail distance markers to keep track of your physical activity! Parkgoers can now also enjoy crisp, new park signs.
Cherry Park, SE 110th Ave & Stephens St
A section of soft-surface path will be installed at Cherry Park. PP&R will also add two new park benches.
About the E205 Initiative
The City of Portland has an unwavering commitment to areas east of I-205. 75% of Portlanders enjoy access to a park or natural area within a fifteen-minute walk of their home. Many of the parks provide a variety of amenities from sports fields and playgrounds to pathways and picnic areas. When looking at the park system east of I-205, we see a different picture. Incorporated later into the City of Portland, East Portland does not have the rich tradition of parks and recreational places. Yet, East Portland has experienced population growth and now 40% of families with children are living in this area. Demand for equitable recreational services is high. New parks can cost in the tens of millions and Portland Parks & Recreation is looking toward a bond measure in the future to address these service gaps.
In the meantime, the E205 Initiative is underway, improving and adding to the amenities in existing parks. Smaller, affordable basic improvements can make a big difference to a community without waiting for a bond measure. Designed to make minor improvements (under $250,000 per site) such as a community gardens, lighting or playgrounds, E205 will leverage City dollars with private dollars to complete projects in East Portland as an ongoing commitment to the area. The City Council has allocated $500,000 towards immediate improvements for existing East Portland parks; the Portland Parks Foundation is working with private individuals, businesses, and foundations to match the City's dedicated funding. Project cost or total allocation per park is $250,000.
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