Stephenson Family Park (formerly Park Site #18 - Bilby Meadows)
SIZE	7.2 Acres
LOCATION	Dorcey Drive & Gilliam Drive (EAST FRANKLIN)
DESCRIPTION	This park is proposed to contain a baseball field, jogging trail, small recreation facility, skate element, small water play element, large picnic area, shade structures, adult fitness open grassed area, labyrinth, meditation area, horseshoes, parking lot and restrooms. Two separate play areas are planned: a 2-5 year old area and a 5-12 year old area.
PROGRESS	Currently at Step 5 - Design Development & Construction Documents. Park construction scheduled to begin in summer 2008. Click below to read the meeting minutes from the public workshops held regarding this park: September 7, 2006 Meeting Minutes View the PowerPoint presentation about the master plan
BIOGRAPHY	The Stephenson name refers to a lineage of family members who were active in the civic, economic and educational development of the district. The first family members to move to the Elk Grove area were brothers James and Igal Stephenson. Each brother established their families and succeeded in the agriculture and education fields. William Thomas, son of Igal, was a member of the Prairie School Board for several years while his son, Dwight, was a trustee of the Franklin School and was on the Sacramento County Board of Education. The park site is located next to a school.
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