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HISTORIC VALUE OF THE PARK <br />One of the things we've been most concerned with throughout the planning process is maintaining true <br />to the spirit of historic plans. Some of this work is unfolding even now. As approved by Historic <br />Preservation Commission and in conjunction with a STEAM partnership involving Memorial Hospital <br />and Madison School, a host of historic upgrades have been completed at Leeper Park. This includes the <br />following: <br />• The introduction of paths and significant landscaping features that were envisioned in early 2011 <br />century Leeper plans. <br />• A soon -to -open lavender labyrinth. <br />• Restoration of the Ziegler outdoor performing arts centerjust north of the Leeper rose garden. <br />• Support of efforts to "Resurrect the Roses", investing in the volunteer -led initiative to return the <br />historic rose garden to its formerglory. <br />• Refurbishing of the widely popular tennis courts, with plans to further upgrade the facility. <br />• Support of a community -led initiative to restore the historic Studebaker Fountain and propose to <br />place it in Leeper Park, not far from where the Bugbee Fountain stood in the early 1900's. <br />There is a deep sense of history in Leeper Park and the surrounding neighborhoods that nurtures a <br />significant amount of civic pride. This is something we never want to see fade. <br />*Conceptual plan for review and discussion <br />SOUTH BEND RNERFRONT PARKS 8, TRAILS 2017 <br />C: <br />• <br />