Magnolia Park (Hillsboro, Oregon)
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History
Plans for a park in the Hillsboro portion of the Tanasbourne neighborhood began around 2003.[1] In August 2007, Hillsboro approved construction of park and choose the name of Magnolia Park.[2] The construction cost $1 million and was accomplished by Paul Brothers Incorporated.[2] Funds for construction came from system development fees charged by Hillsboro.[2] After ten months of construction, Magnolia Park officially opened on September 11, 2008,[1][3] though construction was finished in August.[4] The facility was the first park in the city to have a water play area as well as the first to include art in the design.[1]
Amenities
Magnolia Park is Script error: No such module "convert". in size and is the city's easternmost park.[4] The park is located in the Tanasbourne neighborhood and was adopted by the Trader Joe's store as part of Hillsboro's adopt-a-park program.[4] Magnolia is between Cornell and Walker roads and surrounded by a retail development that includes Whole Foods, a retirement community, and condominiums.[2] Amenities at the park include a water fountain designed for children to play in,[5] walking areas, open grass areas, children's play equipment, athletic equipment, natural areas, and a covered picnic area.[6]
Natural features of the park include 180 trees, in excess of 1,000 flowers, and approximately Script error: No such module "convert". of lawn.[7] The trees include five species of magnolia trees, and many are located in a grove.[4][8] The park also has a rain garden designed to collect water and improve the local watershed.[7] Athletic facilities at the park include a half-size basketball court and one tennis court.[8] The picnic shelter is rented out by the city's parks department.[9]
The water feature is at ground level and decorated with mosaic art that is designed to appear to change color when wet.[6][10] Seasonal, the twenty-five foot fountain's mosaic includes designs featuring magnolia tree names and images and boulders with water jets.[7] The play equipment features two structures, one for children under five years old, and one for older children along with swings and a slide, with a total of Script error: No such module "convert". in the playground.[4][7]
References
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- ↑ a b c Diehl, Angella Foret. “Hillsboro's new Magnolia Park has something for everyone”, The Oregonian, September 25, 2008.
- ↑ a b c d Suh, Elizabeth. "Tanasbourne to get central a Script error: No such module "convert". park", The Oregonian, August 23, 2007, p. B3.
- ↑ Diehl, Angella Foret. "Festive dedication set for Magnolia Park", The Oregonian, September 11, 2008, Metro West Neighbors, p. 16.
- ↑ a b c d e Gordanier, Susan. "Magnolia Park, Hillsboro's newest, officially opens", The Hillsboro Argus, September 16, 2008.
- ↑ Suh, Elizabeth. "New businesses find Tanasbourne's the spot", The Oregonian, April 3, 2008, Metro West Neighbors p. 16.
- ↑ a b Diehl, Angella Foret. "New Magnolia Park one way to beat heat", The Oregonian, August 14, 2008, Metro West Neighbors.
- ↑ a b c d Diehl, Angella Foret. “New urban park offers fun for the whole family”, The Oregonian, September 25, 2008, Metro West Neighbors.
- ↑ a b Diehl, Angella Foret. "Parks offer lots of fun for humans --and dogs", The Oregonian, February 28, 2008, Metro West Neighbors, p. 10.
- ↑ "Magnolia Park", The Oregonian, September 25, 2008.
- ↑ Diehl, Angella Foret. "Savor the city's many flavors - Tanasbourne - An explosion of new development", The Oregonian, October 26, 2008, p. S4.
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External links
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- Magnolia Park - LandscapeOnline.com