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Quest Science Center held a groundbreaking ceremony at the location of its new Quest Plaza in Stockmen’s Park in downtown Livermore earlier this summer.
Quest Plaza will serve to be an open-air learning and community space, boasting 5,000 square feet and holding up to 100 people for various community events such as music events, summer camps and technology programs.
“It’s very exciting to finally have a physical space under construction,” said Alan Burnham, founder and CFO of Quest Science Center. “Not only does it give Quest a place to interact with the Tri-Valley community, but also to hold events where they can learn about science in a fun way.”
Quest Science Center, formerly known as the Livermore Science and Society Center, is a nonprofit organization founded in 2018 by retirees from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and other community members. Their mission is to provide future generations with engaging experiences in the science and technology field.
Quest Plaza will be the first physical gathering space for the organization and will feature a large shaded area, rotating displays, and a weather station.
The naming sponsor for Quest Plaza was announced last week to be the Fremont Bank Foundation.
“Supporting Quest Science Center right here in the heart of downtown Livermore is a natural extension of our ongoing commitment to the communities where we live and work,” said Ken Jones, senior vice president of retail banking at Fremont Bank.
“The Quest Plaza gathering space offers youth a chance to be hands-on and collaborative as they learn more about science and technology while enjoying the outdoors. Fremont Bank Foundation encourages young people’s education always,” Jones added.
Other companies and organizations have also participated in sponsoring parts of Quest Plaza including Topcon Positioning and more found on their website. The city of Livermore as well as La Roza Construction have also been key supporters of the construction of the plaza.
While Quest Plaza is in progress, Quest Science Center has launched their free five-part community science series, “Science@Stockmen’s Park,” occurring through this summer until fall. With one part of the series happening on a Saturday of each upcoming month, the next part of the series is “Science of Perception,” occurring on July 17.
Along with the completion of Quest Plaza will be a brick naming program where supporters, families, organizations, and businesses can personalize bricks that will be installed on the walkways of the plaza.
“There’s a feeling of excitement at Quest,” Burnham said. “After three years, we’re finally getting a place where we can welcome people.”
