City Of Syracuse: Mayor Walsh And Parks Commissioner LaFave Announce Plans For Four Major Eastwood Parks Projects

Syracuse NY

23 April, 2022

2:47 PM

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Press release from the City of Syracuse: April 22, 2022 "Nobody understands the value and importance of our parks more than our neighborhoods and this department," said Parks Commissioner Julie LaFave. "We have a lot of acreage to cover, but we remain committed to repairing and rejuvenating our parks. The projects outlined below are only a small sample of what's to come. Some of the processes move faster than others, but we are continuing to move forward, and we want to thank the community for staying so engaged." "Neighbors have been asking for investment in its parks and recreation facilities in Eastwood, and our Parks team is responding. Importantly, it is happening based on neighborhood input," said Mayor Walsh. "There is an exciting future ahead for parks in Eastwood that will serve the community for many years to come. We're following this same approach on the north side for parks investments with American Rescue Plan Act funds." The City allocated $450,000.00 of capital funds to be invested in Eastwood parks – $150,000 designated for the replacement of the Norwood Park's playground and the remaining $300,000 for projects determined based on feedback from the Eastwood community. The new parks projects include: In addition, Senator Rachel May delivered $200,000 in state funding for the expansion of the East Woods Skate Park, located at 301 Caleb Ave, 13206. The Planning team is currently working to complete the grant application and coordinate the design of an expansion of the existing skate park installed in 2014. The expansion is in an effort to meet the needs of a rapidly growing action-sports community, including BMX bikers, skateboarders and roller skaters. The targeted completion date is summer 2024.Watch for updates at https://bit.ly/2022-syr-huntington This press release was produced by the City of Syracuse. The views expressed here are the author's own.