[quote style=”2″]Work Party Set for Saturday, Sept. 13[/quote]
Community contributions are making a new playground possible in Boardman.
The project – to serve south-side neighborhoods – was facilitated by the Boardman Community Development Association (BCDA) and will be located on the southeast corner of Boardman City Hall’s lawn adjacent to the parking lot. Additional parking will be available along Kinkade Street. Community enhancement groups identified a playground south of Interstate 84 as a need in Boardman several years ago, which eventually led to BCDA taking over the project.
“We felt that a centrally-located playground on the south side of the freeway should be pedestrian and bike friendly, easily accessible from all south side neighborhoods and in close proximity to the basketball courts located behind city hall,” said Jill Parker, BCDA president.
The city of Boardman will care for the play area as it is on city-owned land. ConAgra Foods provided financial assistance, and volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will help assemble the play structures.
“ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston is proud to support the Boardman community and its efforts to provide a safe place for kids to play,” said Scott Hughes, plant manager for ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston Boardman. “The goal of community improvement is a shared one.”
David Jones, a Boardman City Council member, said everyone is invited to participate in the work party scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13. Anyone interested in helping should arrive at the Boardman Marina at 9 a.m. Work is expected to be complete by 1 p.m., followed by a barbecue at the marina. Boardman Mayor Sandy Toms will lead the playground project.
“Boardman wants to be known as a friendly, family-oriented community. The more convenient safe activities we have for our children, the more united we will be,” Jones said.
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