Karamanos Park
SIZE	1.5 Acres
LOCATION	Stoneflower Way & Magnolia Hill Drive (EASTERN ELK GROVE)
DESCRIPTION	This park will include a tricycle path, grassed open space, bug themed shade structures and a picnic area. Two separate bug themed play areas are planned: a 2-5 year old area and a 5-12 year old area.
PROGRESS	The park is open for use. The park dedication is set for Thursday, May 29 at 5:30 p.m.
BIOGRAPHY	Tom Karamanos was a community activist and was named Elk Grove Citizen of the Year in 1957. He was instrumental in getting sidewalks and curbs placed in town. Tom´s leadership skills were proven when he was chairman of the Elk Grove Children´s Christmas Party and a one-man committee in supporting the Sacramento Trade Club in Elk Grove. He helped in supplying fireworks for the 1955 4th of July Celebration. Tom was an active member in the Elk Grove Lions Club and his contributions were generous to the Community Chest and United Crusade Campaigns.
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