EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY		CONTACT:	Lisa Rhodes, 425-556-2360
April 13, 2009			Marta Gronlund, 425-556-2427

Celebrate Grass Lawn Park with Family Fun

The City of Redmond is celebrating the installation of a state-of-the art field at Grass Lawn Park, Field 2, 7031 148th Ave NE, on Friday, May 8 beginning at 4pm.  Everyone is invited for a special program with remarks from Mayor John Marchione and a representative from FieldTurf Tarkett.  This installation at Grass Lawn Park is the 3000th turf installation for FieldTurf Tarkett.  Refreshments will be provided. 
 
After the brief ribbon-cutting ceremony, attendees will be treated to a girls fast pitch softball game - the Redmond Mustangs vs. the Garfield Bulldogs, beginning at 5 pm.  Mayor Marchione will throw out the first pitch. 
 
"This completes the final phase of renovations at Grass Lawn Park, home to many of our City's wonderful recreational activities," notes Craig Larsen, City of Redmond Parks and Recreation Director.  "Thanks to the creative vision and hard work of the Parks and Trails Commission, city staff and our contractors, the park now offers this community state-of-the art fields and a true gathering space."
 
The final phase of the renovation included: new synthetic turf, consolidation of two softball fields into one multiuse field with soccer field striping, restoration of backstops and new sports field lighting.  An expanded lawn area near the picnic shelter also creates a greater open area for play and casual use while new landscaping improves aesthetics and provides a visual buffer at the park boundary.
 
A year ago, the all-season picnic pavilion and restrooms, children's play area with splash pad and climbing boulders, fountain, and redesigned basketball court were completed.  The all-season picnic pavilion offers glass walls that can be opened, a covered patio with cafe' tables and chairs, space heaters, a fireplace and artwork.

For more information about the Grass Lawn Park celebration contact Lisa Rhodes, City of Redmond Events and Marketing Administrator, 425-556-2360 or larhodes@redmond.gov.

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