NEWS RELEASES
Editor's Note: This news item was retrieved and first published through KAIT 8 News' website.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Arkansas State Parks gives more than two million dollars in grants to several Region 8 communities for improvements to outdoor recreation facilities. Arkansas State Parks will held a reception on Tuesday, Jan. 28 to award recipients of the FUN Park Grant and Outdoor Recreation Matching Grant Programs.
According to the Region 8 Newsdesk, The Region 8 communities whom made the list and will receive the following grants are found here. Lynn: $45,990.81 grant to develop a new park with a playground, pavilion, and accessible parking and walkways at Lynn FUN Park. Mammoth Spring: $47,500 grant to improve the basketball court, tennis court, and accessible walkways and parking at Mammoth Spring Park. Forrest City: $125,000 grant to develop all-inclusive playground, barrier-free access, and install security cameras at Stuart Springs Park. Mountain Home: $142,464 with $96,500 to improve barrier-free access, install bleachers, shade structures, and playgrounds at Clysta Willett Park. Newport: $10,001 grant to install impact surface and ramps at existing playgrounds, install wheelchair swing, and improvements to ballfield at Normandy, Lockwood, and George Kell Parks.
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