Lion’s Park Tree Planting

The Eastside Neighborhood Association is worked with City Parks Department to replace two trees in Lions Park.  These trees they replaced were dead or diseased and removed by park staff. Through ENA efforts a planting party was held, Saturday 26th February 2022. This effort helps us maintain the beauty of Lions Park and our neighborhood.

From one of the volunteers, “There was a very successful project to plant two trees at Lion’s Park this morning. I think the attached picture shows most if not all the volunteers. Also, some good discussion on how to build on this effort, e.g., planting oak trees on Legion Way all the way to Edison.” 

Lions Park Tree Planting Volunteers
Lion’s Park Tree Planting Volunteers

No matter your abilities, knowledge or age, there are opportunities often to get involved within our neighborhood and help build community. If you know of a project, effort or need, feel free to reach out the ENA to get support.

Candlelight Services

Join New Bridge Community Church for one of three Candlelight Services (December 23rd, 6pm; December 24th, 4pm and 6pm). They will be singing some of the carols so many of us love that bring hope to our lives and we’ll end the evening with a traditional candle lighting. They love being a part of the Eastside neighborhood and hope that you’ll come celebrate with them. *We are following CDC guidelines for indoor gatherings. 

New Bridge Candlelight Service

Community Discussions: 7th Avenue Sidewalk


THE ENA Board’s Subarea Planning Core Team would like to invite all interested neighbors to a Community Discussion at the Swantown Inn & Spa during Community Clubhouse operation on December 19th between 11am and 12 noon.

The lack of a continuous sidewalk on 7th Avenue SE, linking the lower neighborhood with Lion’s Park has been an issue brought up constantly over the past 20 years. The Core Team has made real progress with the city in fixing this and would like to share developments.

Attendees will be treated to full coffee service and snacks, courtesy of the Swantown Inn & Spa.

For those who do not already know, the Community Clubhouse is a partnership between the Swantown Inn & Spa and ENA. You can read more about it here.