Improvements coming to Father Marinaro Park
The City of Butler is getting a $100,800 grant from the state department of conservation and natural resources to make upgrades to Father Marinaro Park.
Jeff Smith, director of parks, recreation and public property, said Thursday the grant will allow the city to install new playground equipment, repave the basketball court and parking lot, add a new softball field, pavilion and ADA accessible walkway at the park.
“This is a great New Year’s gift for the city,” Smith said. “Parks are an important part in improving the quality of life in a municipality.”
The city applied for the DCNR’s Community Conservation Partnerships Program in April, as city council was making progress on other aspects of Father Marinaro, as well as some other city parks, Smith said. He also said the total cost for the project is estimated at about $205,000, so the DCNR grant pays for about half of it.
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