The Department of Parks & Recreation is excited to announce plans for a new playground, with new safety surfacing, at Garvin Park – the first step in creating an Activity Zone within the park.
The project, which will be funded as part of the $24 million Parks Bond passed late last year, is part of the Garvin Park Master Plan, designed by Hafer & Associates. Later phases, which also will be made possible through the Parks Bond, are expected to include basketball courts, a new restroom building, and/or a new shelter.
“Garvin Park has been a special part of our city for generations, and this project is just the beginning of bringing new life to this beloved space,” said Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry. “Everyone deserves safe, beautiful parks where families can play, gather, and make memories. Thanks to the Parks Bond, we’re finally able to make some of the improvements our community has been asking for and give our neighborhoods the parks they deserve.”
The playground was designed by the Department of Parks & Recreation, in conjunction with Midstates.
Work is expected to begin on the project later this year.
“We are thrilled to be able to begin improvements to Garvin Park,” said Danielle Crook, executive director of the Department of Parks & Recreation. “This creative playground designed by MidStates Recreation encourages exploration, and provides a safe space for imaginative play.
“As we move the Parks forward, we hope to create unique and innovative spaces across the City that encourage residents to visit multiple parks and visit often.” 
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