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New Year’s Resolutions for Mount Hood Memorial Park

As we begin the New Year, it is traditional for us to list resolutions which will help guide our actions to meet new or renewed commitments in the New Year! The Association wishes to publish their list of resolutions for the coming year as it relates to Mount Hood Memorial Park. We sincerely hope that concerned citizens of Melrose will join us in supporting our resolutions below.

Resolution #1: To convince the Park Commissioners that any further destruction of parkland at Mount Hood Memorial Park and environs, by the building of athletic fields or  other active recreational facilities, is not in the best interest of the citizens and will forever altar the quality of living in this city.

Resolution #2: To convince the Board of Alderman that a large majority of citizens do not want to turn this “green jewel” into another baseball, soccer, or playing field area; but instead, to preserve it for the enjoyment of all Melrose citizens.

Resolution #3: To convince members of the Park Commission and Board of Alderman that spending over 4 million dollars for an athletic field at Mount Hood does not make financial or economic sense and that this will eventually lead to less monies available to repair and maintain deteriorated areas of Mount Hood.

Resolution #4: To convince members of the Park Commission that now is the time to repair and fix deteriorated areas of Mount Hood Park and adjacent parklands such as hiking trails, Slayton Tower, 1^st Pond, and to install vandal-proof benches and picnic tables for the enjoyment of all residents.

Written by: Myron Dittmer

Next Melrose Park Commission Meeting

The next meeting of the Park Commission is scheduled for Thursday, February 11th at 7:00pm in the Carr Room at the Mount Hood Golf Clubhouse.

Our Next Event

The Melrose Recreation Department is sponsoring a Winter Festival on Wednesday, February 17th, 2010, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm, at the Mount Hood Clubhouse. Activities include, games, face painting, ice skating (weather permitting), hot coco, smores on open fire, and a huge BBQ for all who attend.The Association will be hosting a skate/ski/snowboard swap at this event. So bring all your gear that does not fit and find the gear you need. 

Mission

Our mission is to protect, preserve, and promote the use of Mount Hood Parkland for environmental and recreational uses

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