Harrisburg receiving $2M+ in recreation grants
As quoted in the press release, projects that the grants will be used for include:
-$250,000 from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnership Program (C2P2) for the development of the Chutes and Ladders Playground in Reservoir Park.
-$900,000 from the PennDOT Transportation Alternatives Set Aside (TASA) program for the Capital Area Greenbelt- Paxtang Parkway Trail Restoration project.
-$5,000 from the Giant Heal the Plant program to install a rain garden at the north end of Italian Lake.
-$275,000 from the DCNR C2P2 program for the rehabilitation and further development of Reservoir Park including renovation of an internal loop trail; construction of ADA-accessible pedestrian walkways, construction of a “green” parking area, stormwater management measures, and installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing.
-$58,900 from DCNR to prepare a Comprehensive Recreation, Park, and Open Space Plan for Harrisburg City.
-$687,000 from the DCNR Rivers Conservation Program for the rehabilitation of Parkway Creek including rehabilitation of approximately 1.3 miles of trail from Market Street to Derry Street; stream restoration; streambank stabilization; installation of stormwater management measures, riparian forest buffer, and ADA access.
-$150,000 from the Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Gateways, Trails, and Recreation Program (GTRP) for two tot lots in Reservoir Park (essentially, playgrounds for younger children and toddlers).
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