Magnolia Park (Hillsboro, Oregon)

Magnolia Park is 3.11 acres (12,600 m²) in size and is the city's easternmost park.^[5] The park is located in the Tanasbourne neighborhood and was adopted by the Trader Joe's store as part of Hillsboro's adopt-a-park program.^[5] Magnolia is between Cornell and Walker roads and surrounded by a retail development that includes Whole Foods, a retirement community, and condominiums.^[3] Amenities at the park include a water fountain designed for children to play in,^[6] walking areas, open grass areas, children's play equipment, athletic equipment, natural areas, and a covered picnic area.^[7]

Natural features of the park include 180 trees, in excess of 1,000 flowers, and approximately 68,000 square feet (6,300 m²) of lawn.^[8] The trees include five species of magnolia trees, and many are located in a grove.^[5][9] The park also has a rain garden designed to collect water and improve the local watershed.^[8] Athletic facilities at the park include a half-size basketball court and one tennis court.^[9] The picnic shelter is rented out by the city's parks department.^[10]

The water feature is at ground level and decorated with mosaic art that is designed to appear to change color when wet.^[7][11] Seasonal, the twenty-five foot fountain's mosaic includes designs featuring magnolia tree names and images and boulders with water jets.^[8] The play equipment features two structures, one for children under five years old, and one for older children along with swings and a slide, with a total of 5,000 square feet (460 m²) in the playground.^[5][8]

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