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Community Celebrates Grand Opening of Evelyn's Park
Evelyn's Park Conservancy board cut the ribbon, signifying the official opening of the new park. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
An excited crowd gathered to celebrate the Grand Opening of Evelyn’s Park on Sat., April 22 for its Picnic in the Park event. Families laid out picnic blankets on the expansive lawn, while kids roamed around venturing to all corners of the park - sliding down the giant slide, Hula-hooping, climbing the hill and participating in the many activities offered on opening day.
Visitors took full advantage of the new park’s amenities and there were many exciting treats in store throughout the day. The Ivy & James café, which will open May 1, packed box lunches. Sculptor Bridgette Mongeon was on site displaying the work in progress for her Alice in Wonderland sculpture that will soon be the monument of the park. Kids also had the chance to pose for a photo opp with costumed characters Alice in Wonderland and the Mad Hatter.
Evangeline and Olivier Tardif. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
Local bands played on the stage, kids danced and families joined in the conga line. The big blow-out event came when bubbles were passed out and the park turned into an all-out bubble-blowing extravaganza.
Check out our photo slideshow below with some highlights from Opening Day and be sure to check out Evelyn’s Park soon if you haven’t already.
Read about how Evelyn’s Park Conservancy President Patricia King-Ritter and her family got involved in the park in this story by Cathy Gordon, and check out photos from last week’s Dining by Fireflies preview event of Evelyn's Park. See upcoming events happening at local parks here.
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Cindy Tint blows bubbles during the BBVA Drone Bubble Blowout. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
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Yoav Kaufman and Gavin Maislos dig in the sandbox while Ethan Kaufman plays in the background. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
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Chris and Raisa Lawson with daughter Rosely. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
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Zain Peterson and Kate Vetterling. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
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Zach Lavige, Trey Russo, Kade Richardson, Dylan Taylor and Eddie Kalmin. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
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Anton Solazar holds a toy airplane on the hilltop of the Children’s Natural Playscape. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
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Jacqueline and Hayley Willey. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
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Brian Standish and son Brian. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
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Shirley Li, David Matson with daughters Lilli and Embali. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
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Zinnia, Neal and Ilan Garrett. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
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Jason and Kathy Ryan with sons Robert and Thomas. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
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Costumed characters Mad Hatter and Alice in Wonderland promoting the park’s wonderland experience. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
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Artist Ely German, a junior at The Emery/Weiner School, live painting at Picnic at the Park. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
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A close-up at student Ely German's work of art. She painted a landscape of Evelyn’s Park. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
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Elinor and Stella Shafer. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
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Anvshka Shukla hula hoops at the fitness zone. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
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Emily Fair. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
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Lilly, Sarah, and Jack Badgwell. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
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Costumed character Alice in Wonderland. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
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Sculptor Bridgette Mongeon and the Alice in Wonderland model. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
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Za Za Pe with daughter Valerie Tint and Hlaing Tint with daughter Cindy. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
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John, Tesla and Sia Campbell. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
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Visitors at Evelyn’s Park took delight in the BBVA Drone Bubble Blowout. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
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Bubble blowout. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
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Bubble blowout (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
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Bubbles (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
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BBVA Bubble Blowout (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
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Bubbles (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
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Kids play on the slides at the park’s Children’s Natural Playscape. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
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Kids enjoying the slides at the Children’s Natural Playscape. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
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Slidin' around. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
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Kids play on the slides at the park’s Children’s Natural Playscape. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
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Kids play on the slides at the park’s Children’s Natural Playscape. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
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The Pershing Choir took the stage. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
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Park visitors hang out in the Beer Garden during Picnic in the Park.
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Callie, Catrice and Caroline Mays having a blast in the park and enjoying the giveaways - koozies, sunglasses, food samples and more.
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Visitors enjoying a conga line through the park.
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DJ Damon leads the crowd in a fun game of the Hokey Pokey. That's what it's all about. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
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Left of Nowhere, a band comprised of students from The Emery/Weiner school, performs. Pictured: Chase Goren on guitar, Clay Cohen on guitar, Blake Myers on drums, Phillip Rosenthal on bass guitar, Ben Levy on keyboard and vocals.
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A young park visitor all geared up to enjoy the fun day.
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Marcelo and Nico Kreindel having a blast at Picnic in the Park.
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Olamide, David and Kayode Akinbayo celebrating the Grand Opening of Evelyn's Park.
Cindy Tint blows bubbles during the BBVA Drone Bubble Blowout. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
Yoav Kaufman and Gavin Maislos dig in the sandbox while Ethan Kaufman plays in the background. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
Chris and Raisa Lawson with daughter Rosely. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
Zain Peterson and Kate Vetterling. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
Zach Lavige, Trey Russo, Kade Richardson, Dylan Taylor and Eddie Kalmin. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
Anton Solazar holds a toy airplane on the hilltop of the Children’s Natural Playscape. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
Jacqueline and Hayley Willey. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
Brian Standish and son Brian. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
Shirley Li, David Matson with daughters Lilli and Embali. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
Zinnia, Neal and Ilan Garrett. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
Jason and Kathy Ryan with sons Robert and Thomas. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
Costumed characters Mad Hatter and Alice in Wonderland promoting the park’s wonderland experience. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
Artist Ely German, a junior at The Emery/Weiner School, live painting at Picnic at the Park. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
A close-up at student Ely German's work of art. She painted a landscape of Evelyn’s Park. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
Elinor and Stella Shafer. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
Anvshka Shukla hula hoops at the fitness zone. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
Emily Fair. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
Lilly, Sarah, and Jack Badgwell. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
Costumed character Alice in Wonderland. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
Sculptor Bridgette Mongeon and the Alice in Wonderland model. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
Za Za Pe with daughter Valerie Tint and Hlaing Tint with daughter Cindy. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
John, Tesla and Sia Campbell. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
Visitors at Evelyn’s Park took delight in the BBVA Drone Bubble Blowout. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
Bubble blowout. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
Bubble blowout (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
Bubbles (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
BBVA Bubble Blowout (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
Bubbles (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
Kids play on the slides at the park’s Children’s Natural Playscape. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
Kids enjoying the slides at the Children’s Natural Playscape. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
Slidin' around. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
Kids play on the slides at the park’s Children’s Natural Playscape. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
Kids play on the slides at the park’s Children’s Natural Playscape. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
The Pershing Choir took the stage. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
Park visitors hang out in the Beer Garden during Picnic in the Park.
Callie, Catrice and Caroline Mays having a blast in the park and enjoying the giveaways - koozies, sunglasses, food samples and more.
Visitors enjoying a conga line through the park.
DJ Damon leads the crowd in a fun game of the Hokey Pokey. That's what it's all about. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)
Left of Nowhere, a band comprised of students from The Emery/Weiner school, performs. Pictured: Chase Goren on guitar, Clay Cohen on guitar, Blake Myers on drums, Phillip Rosenthal on bass guitar, Ben Levy on keyboard and vocals.
A young park visitor all geared up to enjoy the fun day.
Marcelo and Nico Kreindel having a blast at Picnic in the Park.
Olamide, David and Kayode Akinbayo celebrating the Grand Opening of Evelyn's Park.
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