Century Purchasing New Playground Equipment With $50,000 Grant

October 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.

The town accepted playground proposals through Monday and is expected to approve a vendor soon.

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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One Response to “Century Purchasing New Playground Equipment With $50,000 Grant”

  1. tonya on October 9th, 2014 7:35 am

    A splash pad would be nice! In stead of having to take kids to brewton

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