All Discussions Tagged 'Park' - Friends of Encanto Park2024-03-29T09:08:51Zhttps://friendsofencantopark.ning.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=Park&feed=yes&xn_auth=noEncanto Park 2018tag:friendsofencantopark.ning.com,2018-02-05:2205131:Topic:437432018-02-05T18:06:35.674ZKelly Larabeehttps://friendsofencantopark.ning.com/profile/9jlsrkz2eck
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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="text-align: left; color: #000000; text-transform: none; text-indent: 0px; letter-spacing: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; word-spacing: 0px; display: inline; white-space: normal; orphans: 2; float: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent;">Encanto Park is thriving!</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Thank you Mary Kem for this wonderful…</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="text-align: left; color: #000000; text-transform: none; text-indent: 0px; letter-spacing: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; word-spacing: 0px; display: inline; white-space: normal; orphans: 2; float: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent;">Encanto Park is thriving!</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Thank you Mary Kem for this wonderful then and now time capsule!</span></p>
<p></p> PPPI Project Updatetag:friendsofencantopark.ning.com,2013-10-25:2205131:Topic:405012013-10-25T19:49:28.570ZKelly Larabeehttps://friendsofencantopark.ning.com/profile/9jlsrkz2eck
<p>The latest project update from <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Julie Ebersole, Park Manager, Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department,…</span></p>
<p>The latest project update from <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Julie Ebersole, Park Manager, Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department,</span> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Downtown Division. (images included in the attachment)</span></p>
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<p><b>Encanto Park Improvement Project Summary</b> </p>
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<p>Below is a summary of the projects that are currently underway at Encanto Park. The order of the projects listed is based on priority and projected construction completion dates from the Parks Division and community input.</p>
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<p><b>1. </b> <b>Sports Complex</b></p>
<p>The Sports Complex has been open for use. There are minor repairs taking place that remain from the contractor’s punchlist.</p>
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<li>New fabric will be ordered to replace the existing windscreens.</li>
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<p><b>2. </b> <b>Perimeter Fence Project</b></p>
<p>The perimeter fence is complete. The contractor is still cleaning in a few areas to complete comply with all contract obligations.</p>
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<p><b>3. </b> <b>Restroom Buildings</b></p>
<p>Plans are 100% complete and have been permitted.</p>
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<li>Parks Development is working with Johnson Collier to come to an agreement on a price for the improvements.</li>
<li>The City expects to have a contract in place within the next 2 weeks.</li>
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<p><b>4. </b> <b>Picnic Areas</b></p>
<p>The ramada plans are 100% complete and have been permitted.</p>
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<li>Parks Development is working with Johnson Collier to come to an agreement on a price for the improvements.</li>
<li>The City expects to have a contract in place within the next 2 weeks.</li>
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<p><b>5. </b> <b>Lake Improvements</b></p>
<p>Pump is complete.</p>
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<li>The pump was recently inspected and it is working as designed.</li>
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<p> <b>6. </b> <b>Signage and Entrance Enhancements</b></p>
<p>Plans are 100% complete and have been permitted.</p>
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<li>Parks Development is working with Johnson Collier to come to an agreement on a price for the improvements.</li>
<li>The City expects to have a contract in place within the next 2 weeks.</li>
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<p><b>7. </b> <b>Playgrounds</b></p>
<p>Now that the Sports Complex and the fence projects are completed, the playground project will take the forefront and be one of the next improvements in the park.</p>
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<li>The City has developed an aquatic theme for the playground on the Encanto B site of the park. Miracle Playgrounds, Cemerock, and Micon Construction will utilized to complete all the playground improvements.</li>
<li>Wood fiber was installed at the playground in Encanto A and will be installed under the new equipment at Encanto B.</li>
<li>A community meeting was held to select the exercise equipment. The items selected will be installed in the area just East of the existing pool.</li>
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<p>Additional projects as funding permits are: parking lot improvement, lagoon dredging, lighting, clubhouse renovation, irrigation improvements, and sports field improvements.</p>
<p></p> PPPI Capital Improvements Begin!tag:friendsofencantopark.ning.com,2012-10-09:2205131:Topic:364492012-10-09T17:28:39.690ZKelly Larabeehttps://friendsofencantopark.ning.com/profile/9jlsrkz2eck
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<p>Friends of Encanto Park formed when a group gathered around the notion that Encanto Park wasn’t meeting its potential and needed an advocate. We established our mission to:</p>
<p>× support Encanto Park improvement and beautification;</p>
<p>× collaborate with the existing park management team and Phoenix city government; and</p>
<p>× be open in encouraging participation from all parts of the community.</p>
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<p>Our first plan was replacing the…</p>
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<p>Friends of Encanto Park formed when a group gathered around the notion that Encanto Park wasn’t meeting its potential and needed an advocate. We established our mission to:</p>
<p>× support Encanto Park improvement and beautification;</p>
<p>× collaborate with the existing park management team and Phoenix city government; and</p>
<p>× be open in encouraging participation from all parts of the community.</p>
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<p>Our first plan was replacing the fencing along Encanto Boulevard and cleaning up the Lagoon and water ways. We were naïve yet thankfully optimistic since it would have been discouraging to know it would take 7 years to get a new fence! As the timeline has stretched, so has the vision. The talent and generosity of volunteers has demonstrated the goodwill Encanto Park radiates. It has been delightfully inspiring to witness the transformation of this splendid public asset.</p>
<p>Thanks to the excellent people who represent us from the City of Phoenix, and the Phoenix Parks and Preserve Initiative (PPPI), new high- quality and finial-embellished fencing will replace all existing city fencing surrounding Encanto Golf Course. By New Year’s Eve we should be able to stroll along Encanto Boulevard admiring the new fence and enjoying the set-back that makes the sidewalk more walkable. </p>
<p>The remainder of the Encanto Park PPPI fund will be used, between now and June 2013, to build: </p>
<p>× Restrooms and Entry Projects (design, abatement, entry improvements)</p>
<p>× Sports Complex Projects (Tennis court replacement, resurface basketball and volleyball courts)</p>
<p>× Ramada/Hardscape Projects (New shade structures, cement picnic pads, tables, grills, ADA improvements throughout the park)</p>
<p>× Playground Areas Project (Demo & replacement of B-side playgrounds, landscape improvements and work out stations)</p>
<p>× Irrigation/Lagoon Projects (watervision conversion, convert controllers to i-central, flood irrigation improvements)</p>
<p>These developments will join the Historic Little Red Bridge, the Garden of Dreams, flower beds, trees, Clubhouse renovations, the Entrada, and beyond that have bettered Encanto Park for the Phoenix community and its visitors. Each contributor’s efforts can be applauded as we build upon the foundations laid 77 years ago and help spread enchantment. </p>
<p>¡Cresimiento Encanto! Together we grow~</p> Construction Begins on the Encanto Entradatag:friendsofencantopark.ning.com,2010-10-18:2205131:Topic:26672010-10-18T18:14:27.000ZKelly Larabeehttps://friendsofencantopark.ning.com/profile/9jlsrkz2eck
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">I’m so pleased to report that the construction for the Encanto Entrada at 8<sup>th</sup> Avenue and Encanto Boulevard has begun…</font></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Times New Roman">I’m so pleased to report that the construction for the Encanto Entrada at 8<sup>th</sup> Avenue and Encanto Boulevard has begun and the footings are going in today. Beginning next weekend the historic Red Bridge will be rebuilt. Years in the making, these are testaments to the generosity of our community and our commitment to making Encanto Park be the best public park in Phoenix. </font></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Times New Roman">Please mark your calendar for the 75<sup>th</sup> Anniversary Diamond Jubilee on Saturday, November 27. There will be a dedication of the Entrada, the Red Bridge, and the unveiling of the plans for the Garden of Dreams beginning at 11:00 am. Food, games, art, music and more will be happening all day, culminating in a fantastic fireworks show at 7:00pm.</font></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Times New Roman">Friends of Encanto Park will be hosting a party within the big celebration in the Clubhouse. We will have additional information next week including more details about the Friends of Encanto Park Clubhouse event, sponsors, and Jubilee plans.</font></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Times New Roman">Please send any ideas or question in the interim, and consider joining the Friends of Encanto Park discussion at the Encanto Palmcroft Historic Preservation Association meeting at 7pm at Valley Garden Center on Monday.</font></p> Encanto Park's 75th Anniversary/ Diamond Jubileetag:friendsofencantopark.ning.com,2010-06-16:2205131:Topic:26492010-06-16T20:01:28.000ZKelly Larabeehttps://friendsofencantopark.ning.com/profile/9jlsrkz2eck
<p class="Ul" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2"><font color="#000000"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US">Title:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> Encanto Park’s</span> <span lang="RU" xml:lang="RU">Diamond Jubilee</span></font></font></font></p>
<p class="Ul" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2"><font color="#000000">Date:…</font></font></font></span></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class="Ul"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2"><font color="#000000"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US">Title:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> Encanto Park’s</span> <span lang="RU" xml:lang="RU">Diamond Jubilee</span></font></font></font></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class="Ul"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2"><font color="#000000">Date:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> Saturday, November 27, 2010</font></font></font></span></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class="Ul"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2"><font color="#000000">Purpose: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></font></font></font></span></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class="Ul"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2"><font color="#000000">Salute the visionaries before us and spotlight the vibrant Phoenix community.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> Collaborate with partners who promote universal ideals for equity, learning, prosperity, and stewardship.</font></font></font></span></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class="Ul"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2"><font color="#000000">Plan:</font></font></font></span></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class="Ul"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2"><font color="#000000">Invite the non-profit, government, education and business leaders most invested in building the character of Phoenix to organize and program their special-interest zone of Encanto Park for the 75<sup>th</sup> Anniversary celebration.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> Centralize logistical support to enable each zone to focus on promoting and displaying its core mission.</font></font></font></span></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class="Ul"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2"><font color="#000000"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US">Key themes:</span></font></font></font></p>
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<p style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class="Li"><font color="#000000"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol" lang="RU" xml:lang="RU"><span style="mso-list: Ignore"><font size="2">·</font><span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span> <span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US"><font size="2" face="Verdana">Thanksgiving attitude of gratitude</font></span></font></p>
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<p style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class="Li"><font color="#000000"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol" lang="RU" xml:lang="RU"><span style="mso-list: Ignore"><font size="2">·</font><span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span> <span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US"><font size="2" face="Verdana">Public, free places help create community character</font></span></font></p>
<p style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class="Li"><font color="#000000"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol" lang="RU" xml:lang="RU"><span style="mso-list: Ignore"><font size="2">·</font><span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span> <span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US"><font size="2" face="Verdana">Primary social, economic, environmental and health benefits from parks</font></span></font></p>
<p style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class="Li"><font color="#000000"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol" lang="RU" xml:lang="RU"><span style="mso-list: Ignore"><font size="2">·</font><span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span> <span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US"><font size="2" face="Verdana">Solution multipliers - trees and shade, fun and fitness</font></span></font></p>
<p style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class="Li"><font color="#000000"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol" lang="RU" xml:lang="RU"><span style="mso-list: Ignore"><font size="2">·</font><span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span> <font face="Verdana"><font size="2"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US">C</span><span lang="RU" xml:lang="RU">ommunity</span> <span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US">strength is diversity</span></font></font></font></p>
<p style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class="Li"><font color="#000000"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol" lang="RU" xml:lang="RU"><span style="mso-list: Ignore"><font size="2">·</font><span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span> <span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US"><font size="2" face="Verdana">Linking and thinking builds bridges over divides</font></span></font></p>
<p style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class="Li"><font color="#000000"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol" lang="RU" xml:lang="RU"><span style="mso-list: Ignore"><font size="2">·</font><span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span> <span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US"><font size="2" face="Verdana">Arizona is welcoming, beautiful and enchanted</font></span></font></p>
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<p><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: RU; mso-shading: windowtext; mso-pattern: solid white; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-language: RU; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA" lang="RU" xml:lang="RU">Featuring dedications of the Encanto Entrada, Garden of Dreams and the Red Bridge, Art, Drinks, Food, Music, Fireworks.....</span></p>
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