At today’s meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners, Evansville’s Department of Parks & Recreation announced plans to install brand new playground equipment at Stevenson Park, continuing a wave of major improvements to public parks across the city.
This announcement follows similar upgrades announced earlier this year, including new playground equipment at Fulton Park, a full Activity Zone with new playground equipment and safety surfacing at Garvin Park, and a new splash pad coming soon to Tepe Park.
Removal of the existing equipment at Stevenson Park will begin next week. The installation of new playground features and mulch will follow, along with the addition of a safety fence to enclose the play area. Keep Evansville Beautiful will also lend their support to the project, planting landscaping around the park sign on Saturday, May 10.
The new playground equipment and fencing were made possible through a generous donation from the Enterprise Zone.
“This project is a testament to what’s possible when public investment meets community partnership,” said Danielle Crook, Executive Director of Parks & Recreation. “Thanks to the support of the Enterprise Zone, the volunteer spirit of Keep Evansville Beautiful, and the drive of the neighborhood to improve this space, Stevenson Park is about to become a more welcoming and fun space for children and families.”
The upgrades at Stevenson Park are part of Mayor Stephanie Terry’s administration focus on Neighborhood Revitalization, with a continued emphasis on improving Evansville’s parks and creating spaces where families can play, gather, and thrive.
Wonder if this project was paid out of the 24 million dollar park bond. If so, paying for a playground that hopefully lasts 10 years, with a 30 year bond. Not sure that is smart business