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For Immediate Release October 16, 2015
Contact: Rochelle Monk – Chief Service Officer Office 510-620-6511; Cell 510-459-2524; Rochelle_monk@ci.richmond.ca.us
HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS EXPECTED TO HELP TURN AN AGING NEIGHBORHOOD PARK INTO A COMMUNITY GEM
What: Make a Difference Day at John F. Kennedy Park
Who: Mayor Tom Butt and Councilmembers, Community Volunteers, The Trust for Public Land, Chevron, The 50 Tour: Champions of the Bay (Super Bowl 50 Community Tour)
Why: Hundreds of volunteers will converge on John F. Kennedy Park on national Make a Difference Day to rebuild a beloved neighborhood park and plant 50 trees in celebration of Arbor Day. The nearly 50 year-old park will get a much needed extreme makeover to include: – new family zone and children’s playscape – Fitness Zone TM (a free outdoor gym) – ¼-mile fitness trail with nine stations along a walking loop – Bay-friendly landscape demonstration areas (including a rain garden) – Victory Garden and outdoor classroom – 5,000 sf mural at the event plaza – bike skills park
A new picnic pavilion and STEM outdoor learning center will begin construction this fall, creating a transformative landmark at the heart of the park.
In addition to the community-build park event, the public is invited to visit The 50 Tour: Champions of the Bay presented by Chevron. The tour will feature the Lombardi trophies for the Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers, a guest appearance by a NFL legend, and an interactive STEM learning zone.
When: Saturday, October 24, 2015; 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: John F. Kennedy Park; Cutting Boulevard and South 41st Street; Richmond, CA