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Neighbors and visitors urge preserving Quarry Park as natural area; some oppose BMX proposal
Summary
Multiple public commenters and a local group urged the city to designate Quarry (Corey) Park as permanent green/nature space and opposed a proposal to install a BMX/dirt‑bike facility, citing habitat, donor restrictions and neighborhood impacts.
Several members of the public used the council public‑comment period to press the city to preserve Quarry Park (also referenced in testimony as Corey Park) as a natural area and oppose a proposed BMX/dirt‑bike development.
Residents and neighborhood advocates described Quarry Park as a long‑standing city property valued for its trees, wildlife habitat and quiet access to nature. They said the park has been cared for by surrounding neighbors for decades, that planting and stewardship have been part of its history, and that converting the area to a high‑speed dirt track would…
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