🌿 Ozark Park Spring Clean-Up Day 🌿Saturday, June 7 | 10:00a – 3:00p
Location: Triangular strip of land between Missouri St & the I-5 sound wall, from Rosa Parks Way to Dekum St
Did you know the grassy triangle between Missouri Street and the I-5 sound wall is affectionately known as Ozark Park? Though not officially designated as a park, this ODOT-owned public land has been lovingly maintained by neighbor Paul Nist since 2021 through an adopt-a-landscape permit.
Over the years, Paul and others have put in much effort—building garden boxes, removing trash and mowing the large meadow-like space—but they’ve faced major challenges: no water access, illegal dumping, and safety concerns from encampments and drug activity. Now, with support from the community and the Piedmont Neighborhood Association (PNA), there’s a renewed push to reimagine Ozark Park as a safe, lower-maintenance, and beautiful neighborhood green space.
👨‍🌾 Join our hands-on Ozark Park Clean-Up Day: June 7:
We’ll mow, trim hawthorn bushes, and clean up trash. It’s a great chance to see the site up-close and start imagining what it could be.
Please bring:
- Garden tools: electric trimmers, rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, chippers (if available)
- Protective gear: gloves, long sleeves, long pants, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
🧩 What’s Next?
In the days following the cleanup, PNA will host a Zoom meeting (recorded for later viewing) to discuss ideas for the future of the space. This is your chance to share input and help shape a shared vision for Ozark Park. If you’d like to attend the Zoom meeting, please provide your email address to Molly McDade mollzombiekilla@gmail.com.
Let’s roll up our sleeves and make something great together—see you June 7!
Paul Nist paul.nist@gmail.com
Molly McDade mollzombiekilla@gmail.com
Piedmont Neighborhood Association https://piedmontneighborhood.com/
Piedmont Neighborhood Association 