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Brilliant white egrets pose motionless along the lagoon’s edge, peering intently into the waters. Shoreline reeds yield to grassy upland meadows. Nestled amidst the high, leafy branches, magnificent wooden towers have suddenly arisen. 

Designed from the imaginations of Berkeley’s schoolchildren, the soaring decks were built in only four days by hundreds of greathearted volunteers. 

“Dream Land for Kids” – the Aquatic Park Children’s Playground Project – is a stunningly beautiful work of art whose highest terraces overlook SF Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge. It is sponsored by Berkeley Partners for Parks. 

The final 5 days of construction begin Wednesday, May 31 at 8 am. Now we need your help, too. 

The work is fun and tremendously gratifying; the sense of community spirit is real. With your participation, we will complete the final turrets in time for the ribbon cutting Sunday evening. 

Please make time to join this unprecedented undertaking in our community. 

Even a half hour of assistance brings us closer to completion. We need volunteers especially on Wednesday and Thursday during the day. Or come down to Aquatic Park right after work – we’ll be there until late. “Dream Land” is just south of the foot of Bancroft. 

Bring your children and friends, too – there are tasks suitable for all. Lunch and dinner are served. No special skills are needed – just bring a willing spirit. 

For photos and details, visit www.bpfp.org or call Project Manager Zasa Swanson at 649-9874. Come create the memories of a lifetime. 

Mark Liolios 

Berkeley