Good News for Amesbury's Parks

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For Immediate Release: June 12, 2014	For More Information: Evan Kenney (978) 388-8121 kenneye@amesburyma.gov
Mayor: $250,000 Available For Park Improvements

 

           

 

 

 

            Mayor Ken Gray announced that the City of Amesbury has secured $250,000 for the improvement of playground facilities at the Amesbury Town Park and the Collins Avenue Park through funding provided by the Commonwealth’s Our Common Backyards Grant Program. Of that quarter of a million dollars, $200,000 will come directly from the grant program, while $25,000 will be provided from a prior City Council authorization, and an additional $25,000 will be provided through fundraising and in-kind services. Plans call for a spray park installation at the Town Park, and playground improvements for the Collins Avenue Park.

            “The spray park has the potential to be a big attraction,” Gray said, “I think it could really be an asset to the community.”

The Mayor indicated that the projects support the work of dedicated residents who volunteer through organizations such as the Park Renovation Committee and the Amesbury Improvement Association.

“The Park Renovation Committee, the Amesbury Improvement Association, and residents from across the City have volunteered a lot of time toward improving our neighborhood playgrounds,” Gray said. “This funding will complement their continued efforts to enhance these community landmarks.”

 For more information, please contact Mayor's Aide Evan Kenney at 978-388-8121.