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'''Triangle Park''' (also known as '''Essex Park''' or '''Clairmont Park''') is a small neighborhood park located at [[Clairmont Avenue]] and [[Essex Road]] in [[Forest Park-South Avondale]]. | '''Triangle Park''' (also known as '''Essex Park''' or '''Clairmont Park''') is a small neighborhood park located at [[Clairmont Avenue]] and [[Essex Road]] in [[Forest Park-South Avondale]]. | ||
The "Friends of Triangle Park" planned and executed improvements to the | The "Friends of Triangle Park" was founded by [[Julie Cochran]] and [[Barbara Blair]]. The group planned and executed improvements to what was then a bare grass wedge. [[Steve Coker]] drew up a master plan. [[David Lee]] served as general contractor and arborist with [[Ross Environmental and Civil Contracting]] performing the site grading. Neighborhood children contributed hand-painted tiles through [[Homemade Biscuits]] to decorate the concrete tables and benches. | ||
The result includes a three-tiered playground and shaded picnic area, which were dedicated on [[August 26]], [[2001]]. The remainder of the fenced park remains an open grassy field used for informal recreation. | |||
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Revision as of 21:30, 17 January 2010
Triangle Park (also known as Essex Park or Clairmont Park) is a small neighborhood park located at Clairmont Avenue and Essex Road in Forest Park-South Avondale.
The "Friends of Triangle Park" was founded by Julie Cochran and Barbara Blair. The group planned and executed improvements to what was then a bare grass wedge. Steve Coker drew up a master plan. David Lee served as general contractor and arborist with Ross Environmental and Civil Contracting performing the site grading. Neighborhood children contributed hand-painted tiles through Homemade Biscuits to decorate the concrete tables and benches.
The result includes a three-tiered playground and shaded picnic area, which were dedicated on August 26, 2001. The remainder of the fenced park remains an open grassy field used for informal recreation.
References
- "Triangle Park Celebration Picnic Set for August 35." (August 15, 2001) Birmingham News.
- "Face-Lift Set for Clairmont Park." (July 12, 2000) Birmingham News.