Park getting ready to open
A new splash pad in Edwardsville is preparing to open its doors.
The Leon Corlew Park, which is located at Schartz Road and South Main, is getting its finishing touches. According to the Edwardsville Parks and Recreation Department's representative, Katie Grable, the major work is done. All that still needs to be completed is some work on the fountains, signs put in place, and picnic tables delivered.
Grable said excitement about the park is building in the community and the region, and she is glad to see the enthusiasm the project is generating, since it has been a work in progress for several years. Grable added that the department has been looking at designs for a long time, and it was rewarding to see them come off the page.
Among the amenities of the park are a play area specifically for younger children, and a dump bucket. In addition to the water area, the park will feature a playground, pavilions, shade structures, a fitness/walking track, and restrooms and changing rooms. There is also a butterfly garden, and native plantings with signs explaining them.
The park is slated to open on July 8, with a grand opening tentatively set for July 23. The delay gives the city extra time to test the equipment.
Agencies like these can benefit from banners, which add festive fun to all kinds of events.
The Leon Corlew Park, which is located at Schartz Road and South Main, is getting its finishing touches. According to the Edwardsville Parks and Recreation Department's representative, Katie Grable, the major work is done. All that still needs to be completed is some work on the fountains, signs put in place, and picnic tables delivered.
Grable said excitement about the park is building in the community and the region, and she is glad to see the enthusiasm the project is generating, since it has been a work in progress for several years. Grable added that the department has been looking at designs for a long time, and it was rewarding to see them come off the page.
Among the amenities of the park are a play area specifically for younger children, and a dump bucket. In addition to the water area, the park will feature a playground, pavilions, shade structures, a fitness/walking track, and restrooms and changing rooms. There is also a butterfly garden, and native plantings with signs explaining them.
The park is slated to open on July 8, with a grand opening tentatively set for July 23. The delay gives the city extra time to test the equipment.
Agencies like these can benefit from banners, which add festive fun to all kinds of events.