A model for sustainable landscape, design and community involvement
In 2007, at the intersection of Olney and 8th Street, a new pocket park broke ground. In line with the Bend 2030 Vision, pocket parks are frequently created on small or irregular pieces of land not otherwise generally suitable for development. They provide neighborhoods an area of green space and can create a habitat for birds and other wildlife.
This park is a collaboration of some of Bends finest in the field of landscaping. Laurel Park, is a memorial park, built in honor of Laurel Copley. Laurelpassed away tragically at a young age but left a lasting impression of vitality and a passion for learning. This park will be a lasting testament to carry on that passion. Her family’s home was in the middle of what is now Olney Avenue. They had lived next door to the site of the park, but were forced to re-locate for the expansion of this arterial in 2002. The area was left open space with no landscaping or character.
Most notably, Laurel Park was developed and constructed entirely through donations of time, services and material by many of Bend’s foremost experts. The intent is that the park will provide a model for the community on conserving and utilizing our natural resources to the best degree possible.
It is our hope that many in our community will reconsider the use water hungry turfs and vegetation and will consider updating their irrigation systems to include the use of smart stations and other water saving technology. Likewise, we are very excited to introduce permeable pavers that prevent storm water from flowing onto adjoining properties and into streets.
This park is a collaboration of some of Bends finest in the field of landscaping. Laurel Park, is a memorial park, built in honor of Laurel Copley. Laurelpassed away tragically at a young age but left a lasting impression of vitality and a passion for learning. This park will be a lasting testament to carry on that passion. Her family’s home was in the middle of what is now Olney Avenue. They had lived next door to the site of the park, but were forced to re-locate for the expansion of this arterial in 2002. The area was left open space with no landscaping or character.
Most notably, Laurel Park was developed and constructed entirely through donations of time, services and material by many of Bend’s foremost experts. The intent is that the park will provide a model for the community on conserving and utilizing our natural resources to the best degree possible.
It is our hope that many in our community will reconsider the use water hungry turfs and vegetation and will consider updating their irrigation systems to include the use of smart stations and other water saving technology. Likewise, we are very excited to introduce permeable pavers that prevent storm water from flowing onto adjoining properties and into streets.
