![]() ![]() Numerous coats of paint had brightened the dragon's fading color through the decades, but the paint was peeling away and the dragon had fallen into disrepair. The 50-foot, six ton dragon played on by generations of island children was created in 1965 by artist, Kenton Pies. ![]() The City and MIPA have partnered in subsequent improvements over the years, including a significant renovation in 2005.ĭeane's Children's Park Dragon Play Structure! The park was later named Deane’s Children's Park in honor of Lola and Phil Deane, who were active in the development of the park and other youth and civic activities. After taking a lead stewardship role in the maintenance and care of the area, MIPA handed over park responsibilities to the City of Mercer Island in August of 1965. MIPA solicited support from service organizations to help purchase equipment and develop what became known as Dragon Park, as a result of a 50’ long plaster and metal dragon feature. 1962 - The Mercer Island Preschool Association (MIPA) helped develop a children’s park as part of Island Crest Park, originally owned and operated by King County Parks.
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