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Century Receives $50,000 Grant For New Playground Equipment
June 8, 2014
The Town of Century has received a $50,000 state grant to renovate the existing playground area at Showalter Park.
Last fall, the town followed a recommendation from the Century Recreation Advisory Committee a submitted two Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program applications. In addition to the Showalter renovation grant, the town also applied for a $125,000 grant to install a splash pad at the Anthony Pleasant Sportsplex, but that grant was not approved.
FRDAP is a competitive program which provides grants to local governments for outdoor recreational projects. The grants are administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Pictured: The existing wood playground equipment at Showalter Park in Century. The town has received a $50,000 state grant to purchase new playground equipment. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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5 Responses to “Century Receives $50,000 Grant For New Playground Equipment”
I’m surprised they still have a merry-go-round. I used to love riding one as a child. I’m curious to know if it will remain.
It’s always good to see the children get what they need for outdoor activities and feel safe at the same time.
Great news. This is a much needed upgrade at this playground. I just hope that it doesn’t get destroyed and spoil it for the kids and their families.
My kids and I were at this park yesterday my son was on one of the swings swinging as it broke in half on him so this is a good thing being done for the kids that go out there and thank god my child wasn’t to high up when it broke
Great news. Investing in our children is the best thing our local government could do.
I have been here almost 11 years it is a bout time they fix the playground that has been falling apart since 2003the kids do need safer toys to play on hopefully no overgrown person will get on and tear it up