Avent Park project nears completion
Water drainage project at Avent Park is almost complete. (May 17, 2013, Page 3A)
5.6.2013 OPC baseball results
The following are results from Monday’s Oxford Park Commission youth baseball action played at FNC Park: (more…) (May 7, 2013, Page 9)
Easter Egg Hunt to return on Double Decker
The Oxford Park Commission’s annual Easter Egg Hunt has been rescheduled for the Saturday during the Double Decker festival at 10 a.m. at FNC Park. The Touch-A-Truck event will also be held at the park. (April 11, 2013)
OPC considers use of Skate Place
The Oxford Park Commission is taking a look at whether The Skate Place, apparently up for sale, would be a viable second activity center for Oxford’s youth and seniors. (April 2, 2013, Page 1, 14)
City ups fees for summer camp
The Oxford Park Commission has raised its summer camp fee by $50 to help provide a more one-on-one experience for its campers. (March 22, 2013, Page 1A)
Making space for active adults
Leisure Lifestyles of Oxford, a senior citizen recreation group, will soon have its own space inside the Oxford Activity Center. Work to convert the old karate room is expected to be complete at the end of the month. Plans for the expansion of the John Leslie Tennis Courts are also picking up speed. Read about both projects in today’s EAGLE. (January 11, 2013, Page 1A)
OPC reviewing Stone Center rental policy
The Oxford Park Commission is considering a policy change for nonprofits that wish to rent the Stone Center for an event to include them paying a $15 and hour security fee and waiving the $50 an hour usage fee. (December 14, 2012, Page 2A)
Homeless seek warmth in restrooms
As the weather gets colder, more homeless people seek nighttime shelter inside the bathrooms at several of Oxford’s parks. (December 13, 2012, Page 2)
FNC Park can grow with Oxford
While Oxford Park Commission sports programs are growing in popularity, some are concerned Oxford may be outgrowing FNC Park already. However, FNC officials say “not just yet.” (November 2, 2012, Page 1A, 10A)
Area gets kick out of soccer
The Oxford Park Commission soccer program is growing by leaps and bounds and some coaches say scheduling practice time can sometimes be a challenge, but they wouldn’t change a thing. Read part one of a three-part series on FNC Park, OPC sports, their popularity and growing pains and gains. (October 31, 2012, Page 1)
