On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, Ashland Parks and Recreation received exciting news of approval from the Oregon Parks & Recreation Commission of just over 1.7 million in state grant funds for two future projects.
Earlier this year, the department submitted two grant proposals for funding to the Local Government Grant program (LGGP) through the Oregon State Parks Department. The two projects:
- $1,000,0000 for Phase 1 of East Main Park, which includes a bicycle pump track and skills park and;
- $720,000 for the resurfacing of the Hunter Park Tennis Courts.
Site plan/drawing of the proposed bike pump track at East Main Park
As a requirement of the grant funds, a 40% match for each project is required from Ashland Parks and Recreation. Projects that are approved by the LGGP grant committee involve land acquisitions, development and major rehabilitation projects that are consistent with outdoor recreation goals and objectives contained in the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP).
Director Rocky Houston stated, “We are honored to be chosen by OPRD’s LGGP grant program with these grants to preserve the recreational experience at Hunter Park and expand our recreational opportunities at the future East Main Park. Grants from OPRD are an essential tool to help the APRC [Ashland Parks & Recreation Commission] meet our capital project needs.”
Ashland Parks and Recreation has two years to expend the grant funds for these two projects.
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CONTACT:
Rocky Houston, Parks and Recreation Director
Ashland Parks and Recreation
541.488.5340
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