New plans to upgrade park by redesigning playground and skatepark

New plans to upgrade park by redesigning playground and skatepark

Areas of the park would be redesigned under the plans

Sheridan parks committee to hear skatepark proposals

The Sheridan Parks and Recreation Committee will hear three proposals for skatepark refurbishment at the 6 p.m. Aug. 6 meeting. Improving the skatepark is a priority in the city’s recently adopted Parks Plan. Respondents to the request for proposals will give presentations and answer questions from the committee. After learning about the proposals from the three companies, American Ramp Company, Dreamland Skateparks, LLC and McDowell Concrete, t…

OU students to design, build Reaves Park shelter

The city of Norman heard a presentation from University of Oklahoma architecture and construction science students about designing and building a new outdoor shelter at Reaves Park as part of the Kids Space playground project.

County youth lead the charge with new skatepark to open Friday

The County of Prince Edward is celebrating the opening of a new youth-led canteen at the Picton Skate Park, located at the Prince Edward County Fairgrounds. Greater Than County Youth Collective, a local non-profit organization, is operating the canteen in partnership with the Prince Edward Learning Centre (PELC). “Greater Than County Youth Collective has been a tremendous partner, not only in activating this space but also in helping young peopl…

Ashville parks committee to hear park design plan Aug. 10

ASHVILLE, Ohio — The Village of Ashville’s Parks, Recreation, & Planning Committee will hear a presentation on a proposed park design plan when it meets Monday, Aug. 10, at 6 p.m. Matt Leasure of Designing Local, Ltd. is scheduled to walk the committee through the plan, according to the meeting agenda posted by the village. Leasure is a principal at the Columbus-based firm, which specializes in landscape architecture, urban planning and public s…