Grant Sought For New 'Fitness Court'

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Fairhope, Alabama 

 

Daphne's Trione Park court.

Edited.

Stimpson Field site.


 FOR STIMPSON FIELD PARK

The city council approved applying for a $40K grant from the Blue Cross Blue Shield National Fitness Campaign program for a "fitness court" similar to the one located in Daphne's Trione Park.

The city would provide an additional matching $40K and the Rotary Club another $40K as well, according to the resolution passed. The Single Tax Corporation may be asked to contribute as well, White said.

The court would replace aging wooden fitness equipment installed in the park on Morphy Avenue now.

RECREATION BOARD OBJECTS

Recreation Department Director White said the city's recreation board voted against the proposal recently, because it is not a priority item for funding ... and for long term maintenance and vandalism concerns.

 



 


Comments

Anonymous said…
Can they put a roof over it?
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Anonymous said…
A roof? Sure, but first they need to plant more money trees.
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Anonymous said…
If there is a fence around it maybe it could be locked up at night?
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Anonymous said…
Apparently the walking trail is not a high priority item either, Grass is growing over the walk path. Concrete expansion joints have sunken. There is a 4'x 8' hole where the asphalt was poorly patched a number of years ago. Tree roots are encroaching under the asphalt and shrubbery is intruding onto the walk. These deferred maintenance items were brought to attention of the Mayor's Office and Mr Pat White two years ago and nothing has been done. Yet we have money to construct pickle ball courts and maintain a first class tennis operation.
Friday, July 14, 2023
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