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Parks Galore and a Whole Lot More!

Featuring  the

Rockin’ Recreation Program

 

   

 

 

January 2007

 

 

Town Hall Meeting 

Part I

January 2006

 

Last January 23, the community of Shell Rock came together at the Boyd Building to share ideas on how the town should progress, specifically on how funds should be spent from the generous Ray and Marie Mason gift.

More than 100 people contributed 76 suggestions for community and civic projects.

 

What area received the most support?

 

Recreational, Historical and Aesthetic Improvements

 

Since that meeting, the Shell Rock Development Corp. has supported

 

 

Town Hall Meeting    

Part II

January 2007

This January 23, the Shell Rock Development Corporation, with the support of the City of Shell Rock, unveiled “Parks Galore and a Whole Lot More” at a follow-up town hall meeting. This project features 3 components:

  • Improved and expanded recreation facilities
  • A new recreation program to better use those recreation facilities and provide more activities for the community
  • Promotion of population and tax-base growth (housing), with improved recreation as a draw

Parks Galore and a Whole Lot More will be achieved in 2 Phases, starting in January 2007. Architects’ drawings of the improvements are available for viewing at City Hall.

 

Improve Recreation Facilities

Phase I

starts January 2007

  • replace baby pool with splash pool
  • new filter and cement repair at pool
  • rebuild tennis courts
  • sidewalk from north to pool park
  • more security lights at the pool park
  • add a small T-ball field
  • add benches and bleachers
  • shade for dugouts and bleachers
  • other ball field improvements
  • add small and mid-size soccer fields

Phase II

expected start 2008

  • walk/bike trail in new dry run park
  • expand play equipment at pool park
  • new basketball court at pool park
  • new volleyball courts at pool park
  • disc golf in new dry run park

 

Rockin’ Recreation Program

    

 

The new recreation program will

  • consolidate current recreation offerings (bring information and registration forms together at one site)
  • offer new programs for all ages, from tennis camps to craft workshops
  • Spring 2007—Recreation program designed and organized
  • Summer 2007—Recreation program starts 

    Rockin' Recreation Program                     

How Can I Help

make the Parks Galore project a reality?

  

  • Support fund-raising efforts. Various organizations will sponsor Parks Galore fund raisers over the next couple of years, with a big push in February and March 2007, so the city can qualify to apply for a large state grant.
  • Volunteer for a fund raiser. We will need help for various community fund-raising activities. This is a great place to pitch in!
  • Help plan and run a fund raiser. Are you associated with a group that supports community service? Join the fun and help raise funds for the big community project.
  • Donate a gift to the project. Cash gifts can help us achieve our goals faster. All giving levels welcome. Or buy a piece of the project and help out that way!

 

View Parks Galore McCague Park Architect Drawing

 

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