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Central Park, In Corvallis, Oregon A U.S. Town

Central Park Sign
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A sign facing the street read, "Central Park, Home of Fall Festival external link."


Central Park external link   •  S. Madison Avenue   •  East of Downtown Corvallis, Oregon external link   •  (Date Photographed: 12:57:01 Monday 9 November 2015)   •  (Date Published: Monday 21 December 2015)   •  © 2015 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C15_5468
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A Summer/Fall Path
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One path through a corner of the park illustrated the abutment of summer to fall in its colors.


Central Park external link   •  S. Madison Avenue   •  East of Downtown Corvallis, Oregon external link   •  (Date Photographed: 12:44:00 Monday 9 November 2015)   •  (Date Published: Monday 21 December 2015)   •  © 2015 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C15_5423
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Leaf Covered Path
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A fall leaf covered path led through the park and to the park's distant playground.


Central Park external link   •  S. Madison Avenue   •  East of Downtown Corvallis, Oregon external link   •  44° 33' 52.67" N, 123° 15' 53.68" W   •  (Date Photographed: 12:44:04 Monday 9 November 2015)   •  (Date Published: Monday 21 December 2015)   •  © 2015 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C15_5424
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Mature Shade Trees
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Mature shade trees provided protection from the sun in summer, but thinned to reveal the sky in autumn.


Central Park external link   •  S. Madison Avenue   •  East of Downtown Corvallis, Oregon external link   •  44° 33' 52.40" N, 123° 15' 53.53" W   •  (Date Photographed: 12:44:34 Monday 9 November 2015)   •  (Date Published: Monday 21 December 2015)   •  © 2015 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C15_5425
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Classic Jalopy
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A classic old jalopy was parked in the playground and rigged for safe child's play.


Central Park external link   •  S. Madison Avenue   •  East of Downtown Corvallis, Oregon external link   •  44° 33' 54.02" N, 123° 15' 55.18" W   •  (Date Photographed: 12:44:55 Monday 9 November 2015)   •  (Date Published: Monday 21 December 2015)   •  © 2015 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C15_5426
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Rotary Club
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A plaque embedded in the ground read:

Trees and benches presented by the Rotary Clubs of Corvallis in Commemoration of 75 years of Rotary International Service to The Community, the Nation and to all Mankind. February 27, 1980


Central Park external link   •  S. Madison Avenue   •  East of Downtown Corvallis, Oregon external link   •  44° 33' 52.46" N, 123° 15' 57.43" W   •  (Date Photographed: 12:49:35 Monday 9 November 2015)   •  (Date Published: Monday 21 December 2015)   •  © 2015 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C15_5448
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Swing Set
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A swing set comprised of two subsets. Two infant swings nearest. Two child (and adult) swings furthest.


Central Park external link   •  S. Madison Avenue   •  East of Downtown Corvallis, Oregon external link   •  44° 33' 52.45" N, 123° 15' 56.25" W   •  (Date Photographed: 12:51:57 Monday 9 November 2015)   •  (Date Published: Monday 21 December 2015)   •  © 2015 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C15_5458
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Bench Faced Lawn
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A park bench, partly hidden by a bush, faced the wide green lawn.


Central Park external link   •  S. Madison Avenue   •  East of Downtown Corvallis, Oregon external link   •  44° 33' 52.45" N, 123° 15' 56.25" W   •  (Date Photographed: 12:52:00 Monday 9 November 2015)   •  (Date Published: Monday 21 December 2015)   •  © 2015 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C15_5459
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The Gazebo
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The Central Park Gazebo external link was available for rent. It was a good place for wedding photographs and for bands to play during the summer months.


Central Park external link   •  S. Madison Avenue   •  East of Downtown Corvallis, Oregon external link   •  44° 33' 53.95" N, 123° 15' 56.38" W   •  (Date Photographed: 12:53:08 Monday 9 November 2015)   •  (Date Published: Monday 21 December 2015)   •  © 2015 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C15_5461
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Homes Bordered The Park
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The park was surrounded by homes, small businesses, and a school. There was also copious street parking for ease of vehicular access.


Central Park external link   •  S. Madison Avenue   •  East of Downtown Corvallis, Oregon external link   •  44° 33' 53.66" N, 123° 15' 55.99" W   •  (Date Photographed: 12:53:14 Monday 9 November 2015)   •  (Date Published: Monday 21 December 2015)   •  © 2015 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C15_5462
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Flag Pole And Porta-Potty
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A flag pole without a flag and a porta-potty were located along one edge of the park.


Central Park external link   •  S. Madison Avenue   •  East of Downtown Corvallis, Oregon external link   •  44° 33' 55.45" N, 123° 15' 56.48" W   •  (Date Photographed: 12:53:19 Monday 9 November 2015)   •  (Date Published: Monday 21 December 2015)   •  © 2015 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C15_5463
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Puddle With Fallen Leaves
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A puddle inside the park contained fallen leaves and reflected a barren tree against a cloudy sky.


Central Park external link   •  S. Madison Avenue   •  East of Downtown Corvallis, Oregon external link   •  44° 33' 55.30" N, 123° 15' 55.46" W   •  (Date Photographed: 12:56:32 Monday 9 November 2015)   •  (Date Published: Monday 21 December 2015)   •  © 2015 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C15_5467
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Red Leaves Green Ground Cover
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A tree's red fallen leaves covered a patch of green ground cover, which created a dramatic scene.


Central Park external link   •  S. Madison Avenue   •  East of Downtown Corvallis, Oregon external link   •  44° 33' 55.45" N, 123° 15' 54.91" W   •  (Date Photographed: 12:57:49 Monday 9 November 2015)   •  (Date Published: Monday 21 December 2015)   •  © 2015 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C15_5470
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No Dogs Allowed
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The one drawback to Central Park was that there were, "No Dogs allowed In Park." Another sign read, "Smoking permitted in parking area only." And a tiny sign gave the park's hours as, "Park hours 6am -10pm."


Central Park external link   •  S. Madison Avenue   •  East of Downtown Corvallis, Oregon external link   •  44° 33' 56.45" N, 123° 15' 58.06" W   •  (Date Photographed: 12:58:43 Monday 9 November 2015)   •  (Date Published: Monday 21 December 2015)   •  © 2015 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C15_5475
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