Public Gets Sneak McEuen Peek

As she peered north to Front Avenue, across the unfinished parking structure, Lori Barker tried to visualize what McEuen Park used to look like. “I’m just kind of picturing the way it was before,” she said. “It’s just overwhelming. It’ll be impressive to see all the cars down here and all the kids playing.” Lori and her husband Jeff Barker, both of Post Falls, grew up in Coeur d’Alene. They’ve been around to see many of the changes that have occurred in the community through the years. Jeff recalled going to McEuen Field as a kid and watching the Christmas tree lighting ceremony. “That was the biggest deal,” he said. The Barkers were two of several people and families who toured McEuen Park on Saturday afternoon during a sneak peek that allowed the public to get inside the construction zone to see the progress/ Devin Heilman , Coeur d’Alene Press. More here. (Gabe Green CdA Press photo: Dick Stauffer answers questions and elaborates on features of the new McEuen Park Saturday)

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Question: Did you tour McEuen Field Saturday? Impression?