New outdoor playground opens as part of Eugene Science Center expansion

Still shiny from its recent installation, the rocket ship play structure at the Eugene Science Center had one rule printed on it: “Rocket Crew Only.”

Crew members Hudson, a fourth-grader, and Izaiah, a first-grader, explored the ship on the morning of Thursday, July 2, helping Hudson’s 2-year-old brother, Reid, reach the hands-on features. Izaiah jumped off the side, landing a short distance below in the mulch — or was it outer space?

“I’ll see you later in 100 years,” Hudson said, moving to close the imaginary door…

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