City to celebrate Fir Street Park

The City of Sisters will celebrate the opening of its newest park on Saturday, September 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Activities will include a dedication ceremony, entertainment from a local dance troupe, live music by The Anvil Blasters and a barbecue.

The entire community is invited.

While the September 27 event marks the official opening of the park, kids have been enjoying the splash park for weeks, and the Sisters Folk Festival used the stage as a free venue during the September 5-7 event.

Fir Street Park was funded in part from a grant the City received from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The park was identified in the City's 2011 parks master plan as a top priority for the Sisters park system, benefitting both local community members and tourists. The park provides a unique place to recreate and relax with its location in the downtown core and has become a popular gathering spot since its opening.

The community Crafts-man-style pavilion was collaboratively constructed by Kris Calvin of Earthwood Timber Frame Homes of Oregon, Eagle Scout Rory Petterson, Sisters Kiwanis Club and the City of Sisters.

The tile design work at the park was a donation from Kathy Deggendorfer. The tiles were produced by Kibak Tile of Sisters and paid for with a grant from The Roundhouse Foundation. The fire pit was crafted by Ponderosa Forge, and the City's public works staff spent countless hours on landscaping, fence-building, and clean-up.

The splash-pad has experienced instant success with children, dogs, adults and even the occasional bunny. One smart dog in Sisters has mastered the ability to turn the water on for its own personal entertainment and play.

The City hopes to have a large turnout to celebrate Sisters' most recent addition to the community.