Fox Park (Molalla, Oregon) Explained

Fox Park
Map:Oregon
Location:201 E. 5th Street, Molalla, Oregon, U.S.
Coordinates:45.1446°N -122.5781°W

Fox Park (officially Sally Fox Park)[1] is a 2.3acres[2] public park in Molalla, Oregon, United States.

Features

Fox Park features a playground, splash pad,[3] basketball area, and restrooms.[2] A gazebo was built in the park in 2011; the structure cost $25,000 and was funded in part by the Ford Family Foundation.[4]

History

Fox Park hosted National Night Out in 2013.[5] Approximately 1,000 people gathered in the park to attend a viewing party for the solar eclipse of August 21, 2017, hosted by the Molalla Public Library.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sally Fox Park . City of Molalla . November 9, 2020.
  2. Web site: City of Molalla Park, Recreation and Trails Master Plan . City of Molalla . November 9, 2020.
  3. Web site: Fox Park Splash Pad . City of Molalla . November 9, 2020.
  4. News: Molalla community leaders plan $25,000 gazebo . November 9, 2020 . . August 22, 2011.
  5. News: Savage . Peggy . National Night Out . November 9, 2020 . Molalla Pioneer . July 31, 2013.
  6. News: Alexander . Rachel . Oohs and ahhs in Oregon town park as day turns to night in mid-morning . November 9, 2020 . The Spokesman-Review . August 21, 2017.