History
Hillview Neighborhood Park was purchased in 1966, with a HUD Open Space grant reimbursing the City one-half the cost. Several access points are available with a 50' frontage on Ewald, a 8' easement from Holmes Court, and Lantz Street that dead-ends at the park.
Development of the park was begun in 1974, in response to neighborhood interest. The first phase of development included a partial irrigation system with volunteers assisting in brushing out blackberry vines, planting trees and helping install the baseball backstop. Phase II includes additional irrigation, turf, paths, tot lot and multi-use court. Phase III completed the development and includes a sign, wooden type play equipment, planting of additional trees, drinking fountain, shelter building and parking.
The park has become the social focal point for the neighborhood and is often referred to as "our park" by those living nearby. This is one place where the neighborhood involvement in design and construction of the park has really worked.
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