Morse Community Park
SIZE	27 Acres
LOCATION	Bellaterra Drive & Fire Poppy Drive (EAST FRANKLIN)
DESCRIPTION	This park will include a large play area with spray ground, large picnic area, full court basketball, softball fields, soccer field, dog park, jogging trail, labyrinth, adult fitness areas, bocce ball court, horseshoes, skate elements, open grassed areas, restroom, concession building and parking lots.
PROGRESS	Currently at Step 8 - Construction. The large park size will require additional construction time. The CSD and a group of community volunteers called Playground Partners are teaming up to create a community-built playground and spray area at Morse Community Park. To find out how you can get involved go to www.elkgroveplaygrounds.com.
BIOGRAPHY	George W. Morse and his wife, Emma Russell, moved to the Elk Grove area in 1870. His land was located about six miles from Elk Grove, eighteen miles from Sacramento, and three and a half miles from upper Stockton road. It was there that the Morse Family dynasty began in Elk Grove. George and Emma Morse had four children (Egbert, Maud, Archie, and Eva) who later established families of their own. Each generation has been active in education, farming, the Masonic Lodge, non-profit organizations, community service and the Strauss Festival.
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