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Tuesday, May 09, 2017

Maryland Municipalities Receive Parks and Playgrounds Funding

Department Funds Projects from Aberdeen to Williamsport
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources today announced the awarding of 23 Community Parks and Playgrounds Program grants – totaling $2.5 million – to municipalities across the state.
From pickleball courts in Ocean City to new playground equipment in Mountain Lake Park, the program provides essential funding for the creation, enhancement and renovation of recreational facilities in Maryland’s incorporated cities and towns.
“This department program is so important to communities and municipalities across Maryland,” Land Acquisition and Planning Director Emily Wilson said. “Our cities and towns really rely on this critical funding for needed recreational amenities designed to improve the quality of life of all our citizens and their neighborhoods.”
The following Community Parks and Playgrounds Program projects were included in Governor Larry Hogan’s Fiscal Year 2018 budget, which was presented to the Board of Public Works for final approval:
Municipality
ProjectProject Details
Cost
AberdeenAberdeen Festival Park PlaygroundExpand existing playground area by adding a tot lot for smaller children.$50,000
Baltimore CityVioletville Park PlaygroundReplace outdated playground equipment and safety surface.$177,077
BoonsboroShafer Park PlaygroundPurchase and installation of new playground equipment and replace 20+ year old equipment.$60,000
Chesapeake CityUnion Street ParkCreate a passive park including a public water-view location and access point to the Canal Trail.$115,995
CumberlandCumberland and Allegany College Softball FieldBuild a softball field for community and college use.$120,000
DelmarGordy ParkReplace the existing 25+ year old pavilion with a 20′ x 20′ laminated wood gabled shelter with electricity.$44,680
EdmonstonEdmonston’s 47th Avenue ParkConvert an existing underutilized tennis court to a futsal court, install a rain garden to address runoff, and replace fence.$47,221
Forest HeightsAnne Reifsneider Memorial ParkDevelop a vacant lot into new green community gathering place with outdoor stage, benches, shade canopy and rain garden.$22,000
HagerstownCity Park PlaygroundPurchase and installation of barrier free playground for the south end of City Park.$100,000
Havre De GraceTydings Park PlaygroundExpand the playground area, incorporating accessible playground equipment.$264,407
LeonardtownRobert Miedzinski Park PlaygroundReplace existing outdated wooden playground with new equipment and rubber safety surfacing to enhance Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility.$200,000
MiddletownMemorial ParkReplace current tot lot equipment to meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements.$16,993
Mount AiryWatkins Park Tennis CourtPurchase and installation of 5 backboard panels for tennis practice and play.$5,635
Mountain Lake ParkWoddell ParkRenovate playground and install security cameras.$80,974
OaklandBroadford Recreation StageBuild a stage with a shell for concerts, plays, and community events held at the park.$80,000
Ocean CityGorman Park Pickleball CourtsConstruction of a dedicated outdoor play space for pickleball, a mix of ping pong, tennis and paddleball.$115,000
Port DepositMain Street Park Basketball CourtConstruct improvements to the existing basketball court, goals and benches.$42,489
RockvilleCroydon Park PlaygroundReplace existing 21 year old playground, install new picnic tables, benches, pads and trash cans.$131,500
SalisburySalisbury Skate ParkDesign and construction of an additional 4,200 square feet of poured-in-place concrete skating surface.$180,000
SmithsburgVeterans ParkPurchase and installation of a rock climbing wall and a generation swing which allows an adult to swing with a child.$10,000
University ParkUniversity Park Wells Run PlaygroundRepurpose two existing tennis courts into a playground area with large play structures for children ages 2-5 and 5-12, swings, shade structure, tables and other amenities.$262,000
WesternportCreekside Park PlaygroundConstruct new playground.$174,029
WilliamsportByron Memorial Park PlaygroundPurchase and installation of a fully inclusive and accessible playground and safety surface suited for children with disabilities.$200,000
Applications for Fiscal Year 2019 Community Parks and Playgrounds grant funding will be due in August 2017. More information will be available this summer.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

I thought the Salisbury skate park wasn't supposed to need any taxpayer funds.

Anonymous said...

Falls under state parks.

Anonymous said...

I see no reason to "improve" the playgrounds while they are not being used because of predators (the "human" kind..