Children’s Playground Dedication at Miller Knox | October 10, 2009

The East Bay Regional Park District in conjuntion with Regional Parks Foundation will celebrate and dedicate a new children’s playground at Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline Park on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 2pm. Miller/Knox is located at 900 Dornan Drive in Richmond, California.

The Regional Parks Foundation, a private, non-profit corporation which raises funds to support the East Bay Regional Park District, is the recipient of a generous grant from the J.M. Long Foundation. The grant was used to develop and expand a children’s playground at the popular 307-acre Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline Park in Point Richmond.

The Regional Parks Foundation, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, is the first non-profit established in the United States for the purpose of supporting a park agency. The J.M. Long Foundation’s partnership in this project is especially significant as 75 years ago, the young Joseph M. Long, then the Assistant City Manager of Berkeely, was involved in the citizens’ movement that led to the founding of the East Bay Regional Park District. The partnership project between the Regional Parks Foundation and the J.M. Long Foundation creates both a fitting and timely tribute to the East Bay Regional Park District as it celebrates the 75th anniversary of its establishment.

Whitney Dotson, East Bay Regional Park District Board Member, Jim Potts, Regional Parks Foundation Board President, and Nick Piediscalzi, J.M. Long Foundation Trustee will speak at the dedication ceremony.

The event is open to the public and neighbors are especially encouraged to attend. The new playground creates a safe and fun outdoor recreation and play space for children throughout Richmond and the East Bay.  Please confirm attendance with Sue Rogers, 510-544-2008 or srogers@ebparks.org.

Download the event flyer > HERE