Al Moody Neighborhood Park
Construction October 2006 - April 2008
Work continues in 2007 with landscaping and irrigation. Final landscaping and site furnishings will be completed in spring of 2008. Watch this site for further information on a neighborhood park opening celebration in 2008. Al Moody Park will include amenities such as a "tree house" play garden, half-court basketball, picnic tables and shelter, paved walkways, a wood fiber fitness trail, turf play area, winter sledding area and basic park amenities (trash receptacles, dog station, signs, bike racks, benches).
Approximately 60% of the site will preserve the natural character of the area. The rock ridge which bisects the park will be protected as an "area of special interest" or ASI, which will maintain the juniper, pine, rabbit brush and alpine current vegetation and associated wildlife such as quail, yellow marmots (rockchucks) and squirrels.
The "Roots and Shoots" organization has provided a butterfly garden along the primary trail utilizing native shrubs and perennials. Ensworth Elementary School is working on an "Art Discovery Trail" designed to stimulate creative thinking and movement.
The District Board of Directors renamed Sunburst Park as Al Moody Park, in honor of long-time resident and physician Dr. Edwin Albert "Al" Moody. Dr. Moody was Bend's first pediatrician and served 12 years on the Park and Recreation District Board of Directors, as well as many years on the City Commission and Mayor of the City in 1971. Dr. Moody was also an active participant in the District's senior hiking and outdoor programs.
For more information on the Park Development call Norm Ziesmer
388-5435 or email to norm@bendparksandrec.org
