Union County receives grants to restore dog park, add other outdoor features

Lewisburg, Pa. — As part of the Community Conservation Partnership Program, which supports outdoor conservation and recreation initiatives, three Union County projects have received state grants. Funds have been given to the Kelly Township Recreation Facility, Turtle Creek Park, and to Lewisburg Borough for the Wolfe Field Athletic Complex.

A total of $147,300 will be used for the rehabilitation of Turtle Creek Park in East Buffalo Twp. The funding will be used to construct a pedestrian walkway, pavilion, and rebuild the dog park, to install new fencing, to make the park ADA compliant, and to add landscaping.

"I had the opportunity to visit Turtle Creek Park this summer and I was impressed to see the progress being made on the stream restoration," said State Rep. David Rowe. "This grant will help bring the entire Turtle Creek Park project together, creating opportunities for outdoorsmen and recreation enthusiasts to enjoy time spent in nature."

Kelly Township is receiving $243,400 for the continued development of the Kelly Township Recreation Facility. Improvements will include construction of pedestrian walkways and parking areas, installation of play equipment, fencing, stormwater management measures, ADA access, and landscaping.

Lewisburg Borough was given $42,500 to prepare a Master Site Development Plan for the 26-acre Wolfe Field Athletic Complex.

"Funding for this project will allow us to create a playground for children and finish the walking trail around the park," said Dave Hassenplug, chairman of the Kelly Township Board of Supervisors. "It is the completion of our Park Recreational Plan that was adopted several years ago, and we are very happy to receive this grant. We are thankful to DCNR, as well as Sen. Yaw for the support they provided."