The effort to rebuild the Children’s Park in Hood River is reaching a new stage with active fundraising of the final 100-thousand dollars needed to complete the project.  The City of Hood River and Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation District are each providing $150,000 to both modernize and expand the park.  City Manager Steve Wheeler says the goal is to complete the fundraising by mid-March to get the park ready for this summer.  The fundraising includes various levels that would allow donors to sponsor elements of the park.  For information on how to donate to the Hood River Children’s Park, go to the City website.  The Hood River Rotary Foundation is coordinating the fundraising effort.