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I commend our La Conner parks commissioners for their work on the plans for the new Maple Avenue park.

Based on citizens’ input from 350 surveys completed last year, the commission hired a local landscape architect to develop a preliminary design that speaks to citizens’ interests. I had the opportunity to view the preliminary plan presented at the parks commission meeting on April 7.

I was pleased to see that the plan maintains open space and creates an inviting array of amenities for young children and families. To me, it also creates a fluid, soothing and peaceful landscaping approach aroun...