Spross ParkSpross Park Improvements
The
public works personnel have made great strides in making
many improvements in Spross Park. The park now includes
new sidewalks and pedestrian bridges which are wheel
chair accessible, and the new parking area for the
community and visitors which also has Handicap/Van
Accessible parking. Residents and visitors now can enjoy
a solid path leading from the parking lot to the
pavilion and play equipment in the park.
And
this year we have started the waterfall in the park. It
is a beautiful attraction for those who come and visit
to see it and hear the sounds of the water flowing from
the fall. In addition we have added more flowers, shrubs
around the front and sides to enhance the beauty.
The
following is a list of park improvements that was promised
and which has been performed in 2007 to 2010:
Besides the Waterfall the most
recent improvements to Spross Park were the asphalt surface
on the walk trail which was completed in 2010, this trail
has a scenic view walking the winding area, a park bench was
added in addition to storm water drain.
The water fall has now been sealed, a concrete tank will be
installed under ground to provide water storage and
recirculation as it flows from the top to the bottom, we
hope to have the water fall flowing by mid-summer.
As promised city public works personnel installed a new
concrete surface on the basketball court for kids and adults
to use as part of their recreation, the new surface will
bring many more years of enjoyment for the community and
visitors.
Additional Landscaping throughout the park was done
with money from businesses of the community.
A grant has made it possible for the city personnel to
install a new playground area at the top of Spross park.
This play area is enclosed with a 4 foot chain link fence to
help protect the children from wondering off, and the play
area is covered with a blue color rubber mulch which helps
reduce injuries from a fall in addition, Mike Hite of our
building division created the new pavilion which can be used
for the community, efforts from all areas of the city
personnel has made this park even more beautiful.
In addition to the structural work for improved access in the park, enhancements of the landscape have been made as well, and will continue in the future. Our goal is to bring out the sheer beauty in Spross Park and have future recreation activities for our children and adults. The City parks is an integral component of our community providing numerous recreation opportunities that help to improve the quality of life for us all.
