The City of Hood River is about to select a firm to design and rebuild Children’s Park. Mayor Paul Blackburn says the firm Play By Design has been recommended by the park committee from three proposals they received. Play By Design has been involved in putting together similar structures in Pendleton and Joseph. The current wooden structure at Children’s Park is 25-years-old, and a portion of it was closed off this year due to safety concerns. The goal is to build the facility this coming spring to be opened in late May.