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'''Peabody Park''' is an extension of [[Julius Breckling Riverfront Park]] located behind the [[Peabody Hotel]] in downtown Little Rock. The park, formerly called Riverfront Park West, features a pavilion, climbing area, and spray fountain with waterfall. The park is inspired by Richard Louv's book ''Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder,'' which at-large City Director [[Dean Kumpuris]] had read. | '''Peabody Park''' is an extension of [[Julius Breckling Riverfront Park]] located behind the [[Peabody Hotel]] in downtown Little Rock. The park, formerly called Riverfront Park West, features a pavilion, climbing area, and spray fountain with waterfall. The park is inspired by Richard Louv's book ''Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder,'' which at-large City Director [[Dean Kumpuris]] had read. | ||
| − | The Peabody Hotel donated $250,000 for naming rights to the park. Arkansas Specialty Orthopedics contributed another $25,000. The total cost of the park, including labor contributed by [[Parks and Recreation | + | The Peabody Hotel donated $250,000 for naming rights to the park. Arkansas Specialty Orthopedics contributed another $25,000. The total cost of the park, including labor contributed by [[Little Rock Department of Parks and Recreation]] employees, is about $2.2 million. The park is expected to open on Memorial Day weekend 2008. |
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Revision as of 10:10, 21 February 2008
Peabody Park is an extension of Julius Breckling Riverfront Park located behind the Peabody Hotel in downtown Little Rock. The park, formerly called Riverfront Park West, features a pavilion, climbing area, and spray fountain with waterfall. The park is inspired by Richard Louv's book Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder, which at-large City Director Dean Kumpuris had read.
The Peabody Hotel donated $250,000 for naming rights to the park. Arkansas Specialty Orthopedics contributed another $25,000. The total cost of the park, including labor contributed by Little Rock Department of Parks and Recreation employees, is about $2.2 million. The park is expected to open on Memorial Day weekend 2008.
References
- Brandon Tubbs, "Adventure Begins Soon at LR Park," Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, February 21, 2008.
