Algood To Use $5K Donation For ADA Playground Equipment
City of Algood the recipient of a $5,000 donation from First Freedom Bank. Parks and Recreation Director Roy Phipps said they will use the money to purchase ADA-compliant playground equipment for its new City Park. He said this has been a want for the park since it was in its early stages of formation. “There […]
County Wants To Improve Jere Whitson Park Through Grant
Putnam County seeking grant funding to renovate Jere Whitson Park. Mayor Randy Porter said the $750,000 grant would be used to install new playground equipment. “We put new playground equipment out there back four or five years ago, but anytime the equipment is outside it can go down,” Porter said. “We’ve had some vandalism out […]
Smithville Making Repairs To Aging Green Brook Park
Smithville’s Green Brook Park will receive about $45,000 worth of improvements this fall. The Board of Aldermen approved the bid for work focusing on wooden playground equipment. Mayor Josh Miller said it was installed more than 20 years ago. “It’s just time for us to make some necessary repairs,” Miller said. “Of course the big […]
Work On Baxter’s Seminary Park Playground Complete
The Baxter Seminary Park reached a milestone today, and the community celebrated with a ribbon cutting. Mayor John Martin said that he never imagined a project like this could happen in Baxter. He said that when he first ran for mayor, the area was completely overgrown and covered in junk, but now it’s a beautiful […]
GES PTO Organizing Playground Cleanup To Help Kids
The Gainesboro Elementary School PTO is asking the community to help fix flood damage along with wear and tear on the playground. PTO President Leah Harrison said weeds have started growing because of mulch getting washed out. Harrison said anyone is welcome to join in on Saturday to help give kids a safe, clean place […]
Clay Co. Applying For Grant Funding To Upgrade Donaldson Park
Clay County will once again apply for the state’s ThreeStar grant to upgrade Donaldson Park. Chamber of Commerce President Doug Young said if awarded, the $50,000 would mainly be used to repair the existing ball courts. “The city of Celina recently acquired Donaldson Park through a lease arrangement with the U.S. Corps of Engineers,” Young […]
West End Park Getting New Playground Equipment
Cookeville’s West End Park will be getting multiple upgrades after neighborhood residents let the city know what they want to see improved. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said they addressed safety concerns at the multi-purpose field by cleaning up brush and trees surrounding the area. Woods said the city will re-purpose the volleyball court with […]
Gainesboro Park Playground Begins Construction
The concrete pouring for Gainesboro Park’s playground began this week. Mayor Lloyd Williams said the playground equipment is in and should be installed by the end of the month. “It is very exciting for the city of Gainesboro,” Williams said. “I have two young kids, and we are right by there. They are awfully excited […]
Algood Upgrading Playground Equipment
The City Of Algood will spend just under $8,500 to upgrade playground equipment at the tennis court park. City Administrator Keith Morrison said a new free-sliding glide slide and a heavy-duty swing set will be installed. “This would remove the slide and swing set that are now there,” Morrison said. “They are deteriorating and replace […]
