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ASTORIA OREGON SELECTED AS FINALIST FOR COMMUNITY ASSIST FROM TRAIL BLAZERS PARTNERSHIP WITH MODA HEALTH

Wed, Mar 11, 2020

Astoria Parks and Recreation is competing with two other Oregon communities to win funds for a brand-new, accessible and inclusive playground through the Moda Assist Program. If Astoria wins, the department will bring a playground to Violet LaPlante Park.

For the sixth consecutive year, the Portland Trail Blazers’ success at creating dozens of assists each game will fund a positive outcome for a deserving Oregon community thanks to a partnership investment with Moda Health. The Moda Assist Program commits $20 per assist – double last season’s amount from the two partners – to install an all-abilities playground at the end of the season. In 2019 the prize package was nearly $20,000.

To win, Astoria must get the highest number of votes. Vote online at nba.com/blazers/assist. Cast a vote every day until April 3.

About Violet LaPlante Park: 

Named for Violet LaPlante, an Alderbrook neighborhood resident who helped to establish the park in the 1970s, LaPlante Park serves as a cherished natural and playground area for many Astorians. Conveniently located near Astoria Riverwalk Trail, the park and playground equipment has received a lot of use over the last twenty years. Unfortunately, the existing play infrastructure is very out of date and in need of replacement. We envision installing a natural-themed climbing and play system to complement the park’s pastoral character while offering multi-modal access that provides inclusive and accessible ways for children to enjoy the site better.


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