See why turning an empty field into an improved City park was reason enough to celebrate National Night Out just a little late, in this outer East Portland neighborhood …
Everybody smile! Portland City Commissioners Nick Fish and Amanda Fritz, with the help of Multnomah County Commissioner Judy Shiprack, help this eager group of kids cut the ribbon – opening “Gilbert Heights Park” in the Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood.
Story and photos by David F. Ashton
As we promised, last week, in our coverage of the 2010 National Night Out (NNO) in outer East Portland, we’re bringing you the story of yet another NNO party – one that took place two days later, on August 4, at Gilbert Heights Park, in the Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood.
Portland City Commissioner Nick Fish welcomes neighbors to the newly- completed park.
“We’re very happy to be celebrating the improvements here,” commented Portland City Commissioner Nick Fish, who is in charge of the Parks Bureau. “The upgrades we’ve made here are long overdue. And frankly, they would not have happened had it not been for the urging of their neighborhood association, and its president, Mark White, a 2009 ‘Spirit of Portland’ Award winner.”
This park’s opening celebration, Fish pointed out, featured live music and a Movie in the Park. “It’s a fun evening.”
