May 7th, 2015
Harper’s Playground
Attn: Cody Goldberg
1477 NW Everett Street
Portland, OR 97209
Dear Cody,
On behalf of the 107 Independent Supporters Trust, I am pleased to offer our full support for the proposed Harper’s Playground at Couch Park.
As an organization whose mission is to promote playing the game of soccer in and around Portland, we understand the importance of providing all children with opportunities to play. We were proud to support the original Harper’s Playground at Arbor Lodge Park, which has become a destination playground for families across the city. It is a vital community space that is breaking down a major barrier to inclusion.
Bringing a fully inclusive playground to Couch Park will open new doors to the community in Northwest Portland, just a stone’s throw from the Timbers’ stadium at Providence Park and our own Fanladen location. The 107 Independent Supporters Trust welcomes this possibility, and looks forward to rallying the Timbers Army and Rose City Riveters behind it.
We are the Rose City, and we believe in community, inclusion, and play!
Sincerely,
Scott Van Swearingen
President, 107ist Board of Directors
