A little late on the reply?because?I do not check this list everyday but?this is wonderful news! A very?large part of me will miss the unlevel,?hazardous, slippery, rusty and dusty "green monster" that?me and my game?grew up on. However,?I am hopeful that the new court will be appreciated, repsected, and used by many?because even though there are "better" b-ball courts?within close proximity of?Clark Park, there is something special about playing under the trees and under the guidance of the older?fellas there that play the game the right way, peacefully and respectful. This is an aspect hard to find at most playgrounds in Philly these days. From a frequent?player who endured many?sprained ankles and jammed fingers on this locally?legendary location?... A big thanks for the efforts of all involved !! It is greatly appreciated.
- Sean -----Original Message----- From: Brian Siano <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; UC List <[email protected]> Sent: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 10:35 am Subject: [UC] Clark Park Basketball Court is Open for Use Please spread the word that the Basketball Court just south of the playground area is more or less ready for public use. The rims are up, and the sidewalk along 43rd street has been repaired.? ? The court and backboards must wait until the spring for their paint jobs. That's when the Friends of Clark Park hope to host a Grand Opening of the court.? ? For now, we'd like to give credit where credit is due: to the partnership that brought this new basketball court about. While the FoCP advised on thre project, most of the work was done by the Departments of Recreation and Water: Rec planned and coordinated the project, while the Water Department installed an innovative new stormwater tank/management system under the court to manage the rainfall on 43rd street. Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell's office has been instrumental in shepherding this project through to its completion.? ? So pass the word along that basketball has returned to Clark Park!? ? Brian Siano? Secretary? Friends of Clark Park? ----? You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the? list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see? <http://www.purple.com/list.html>.? ________________________________________________________________________ More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com
