City: Alameda
State/Province: California
Country: United States

Jim Sweeney, Jean Sweeney's husband at opening day, n/a:
“ 'This has to be a park'. These were the inspired words Jean expressed when she first visited the Beltline Railroad yard property after observing the quiet, pristine, and secluded nature reigning there which surrounded her. She recognized it as a wonderful treasure that had to be preserved. It has taken 20 years, but through her dedication and persistence and that of many others her dream has come true.”