Karamanos Park
SIZE	1.5 Acres
LOCATION	8671 Magnolia Hill Way (EASTERN ELK GROVE)
DESCRIPTION	This park will include a tricycle path, grassed open space, bug themed shade structures and a picnic area. Two separate bug themed play areas are planned: a 2-5 year old area and a 5-12 year old area.
PROGRESS	The park was dedicated on Thursday, May 29, 2008. The CSD would like to thank all of the volunteers and residents who participated in the celebration, design and development of this park.
BIOGRAPHY	Tom Karamanos was a community activist and was named Elk Grove Citizen of the Year in 1957. He was instrumental in getting sidewalks and curbs placed in town. Tom´s leadership skills were proven when he was chairman of the Elk Grove Children´s Christmas Party and a one-man committee in supporting the Sacramento Trade Club in Elk Grove. He helped in supplying fireworks for the 1955 4th of July Celebration. Tom was an active member in the Elk Grove Lions Club and his contributions were generous to the Community Chest and United Crusade Campaigns.
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