History
Morningside Neighborhood Park was purchased and developed in the mid-60's, with the assistance of HUD Open Space funds. The acquisition of park land fulfilled a promise made to the residents of the area that a park would be developed when South Salem was annexed to the City.
There is a good balance of open space and wooded area with a grove of fir trees along the western border of the park. The park is on the corner of Pringle Road and Ewald which provides excellent access to residents, nearby Morningside School and the Day School operated at the Morningside United Methodist Church. Grass has been planted in the 30-foot strip of street right-of-way west of the park. If 13th Street is ever cut through, the size of the park will noticeably decrease.
Morningside was the first City park developed with HUD Open Space funds. Development was accomplished by force account and includes: a ball diamond, multi-use court, horseshoe pits, spray pool and play equipment.
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