PRESS RELEASES - OCTOBER 2008

October 3, 2008

Walmart Helps to Enhance Arlington’s Forest
Webb Community Park Benefits from $10,000 in Trees and Irrigation

Who: City of Arlington

What: To host Webb Community Park Tree Planting Ceremony

When: 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 7

Where: Webb Community Park, 1100 Mansfield Webb Road in Arlington, 76002

Why: Walmart has given $10,000 to the Webb Community Park for 24 new trees and irrigation. The donation comes from the Walmart Market 462 stores, which includes the Walmart Super Centers on South Cooper Street and Randol Mill Road in Arlington.

In addition to providing beauty and shade, Parks officials say the extra trees will provide a natural sound buffer between the new soccer field and neighborhoods. Trees are good for the environment because they moderate climate, improve air quality, conserve water and harbor wildlife.

Tuesday’s ceremony will include Arlington Mayor Robert Cluck, Walmart representatives and officials from the Arlington Parks and Recreation Department and River Legacy Foundation.

For more information about the October 7 Tree Planting Ceremony at Webb Community Park, call Parks Marketing Manager Kelly Drawdy at 817-459-6931 or Kelly.Drawdy@arlingtontx.gov.