Fairhope, Alabama
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The demolition of the Fairhoper's community park playground on Church St. has begun; much of the artwork has already been removed (to be re-used) and some of the playground equipment will be donated to the Organic School for use at their playground on Pecan Ave.
The old park was constructed in 1994, with donated materials, by community volunteers -- with some professional design supervision.
Construction of the foundations for the new facility will begin shortly; and the new prefabricated equipment installed in May (click).
Two new pavilions -- and a splash pad will also be constructed (at the corner of Morphy Ave).
More features may be added later, possibly via community fundraising efforts.
RIBBON CUTTING IN JUNE
The new park is expected to take six weeks to construct and open by Jun. 1st.
Governor Bentley is expected to attend an official ribbon-cutting soon after, perhaps on the old park's 20th anniversary.
Bentley was instrumental in awarding remaining BP oil spill funds to the city for the project (about $430K).
Local architect Clay Adams, who helped build the old park and is designing the new one, spoke at the last Planning Commission meeting, where the new design got final site plan approval.
Adams: "Its not just a children's park ... works for everyone ... ."
The new park will be fully ADA accessible (for disabled).
The demolition of the Fairhoper's community park playground on Church St. has begun; much of the artwork has already been removed (to be re-used) and some of the playground equipment will be donated to the Organic School for use at their playground on Pecan Ave.The old park was constructed in 1994, with donated materials, by community volunteers -- with some professional design supervision.
Construction of the foundations for the new facility will begin shortly; and the new prefabricated equipment installed in May (click).
Two new pavilions -- and a splash pad will also be constructed (at the corner of Morphy Ave).More features may be added later, possibly via community fundraising efforts.
RIBBON CUTTING IN JUNE
The new park is expected to take six weeks to construct and open by Jun. 1st.Governor Bentley is expected to attend an official ribbon-cutting soon after, perhaps on the old park's 20th anniversary.
Bentley was instrumental in awarding remaining BP oil spill funds to the city for the project (about $430K).
Local architect Clay Adams, who helped build the old park and is designing the new one, spoke at the last Planning Commission meeting, where the new design got final site plan approval.Adams: "Its not just a children's park ... works for everyone ... ."
The new park will be fully ADA accessible (for disabled).
Comments
I plan on being right in there with the kids using the splash pad ! Fun, Fun. Fun !!!!