Project Grant P22AP01130

The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department received a $106,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Project Grant from the National Park Service to replace the existing change house and playground, install shade structures, concrete patio and sidewalks, and new utility connections and a septic tank at the swim beach. This project, which has an anticipated completion date of September 30, 2026, will benefit the community and visitors of all ages and abilities by improving the...

The Department of Environment & Conservation Tennessee was awarded a $558,000 Project Grant by the National Park Service's Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to demolish an existing swimming pool and pool deck at Cove Lake State Park and replace it with a new inclusive nature-inspired playground playscape. The project, to be completed by May 2024, will install a range of recreational features including a...

The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism will subgrant $613,250 to the City of Aiken, South Carolina from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation program to redevelop Smith-Hazel Park. Funded activities under the three-year project grant include site work, stormwater management, replacing the existing playground with accessible equipment and artificial turf surfacing, reconstructing two tennis courts, resurfacing walking trails and a basketball...

The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service awarded the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation a $605,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program grant (CFDA 15.916) to replace and upgrade recreational facilities at Harrison Bay State Park. The project will demolish the existing pool and pool deck and install an inclusive, nature-inspired playground playscape, safety surfacing, and ADA access...

The New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Division of Parks & Recreation Division, was awarded a $800,800 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Project Grant by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The grant funding will be used to replace the outdated Monkey Around Playground in White Park, located in Concord, New Hampshire. The new playground will be the city's first all-inclusive design, allowing people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the...

The Nevada Division of State Parks received a $400,335 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to enhance In Town Park in Fernley, Nevada. The project will fund the construction of an accessible walking trail, a playground walkway, installation of seating and a gazebo, drought-tolerant landscaping, and repairs to existing tennis courts. This project aims to improve the quality of...

The California Department of Parks and Recreation will use $2.14M in funding from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to install playground equipment, safety surfacing, accessible pathways, landscaping, and recreational amenities in Borel Park in San Mateo, California by June 2025. As the sub-awardee, the City of San Mateo will receive the funding to install a school-aged playground, tot playground, fencing, shade structures,...

The U.S. National Park Service awarded a $1,717,288 Project Grant under the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program to the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department. The Department will sub-grant these funds to the City of Albuquerque to improve Officer Daniel Webster Park. The proposed developments include installing paved walkways and trails, constructing stairs and ramps, adding park signage and seating,...

The National Park Service has awarded a $872,155 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State Assistance Program grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) to support a project by the City of Fife in Washington. The RCO will sub-grant these funds to the City of Fife to replace the existing playground and gazebo, resurface the basketball court, and install an ADA-compliant restroom facility at Wedge Park. The project will enhance outdoor recreation...

The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service awarded a $2,000,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEA). The EOEA will subgrant these funds to the City of Boston to undertake a comprehensive transformation and enhancement of a community recreation area. Key project elements include: converting a softball field to a Little League field, relocating a baseball field, adding a water spray area, a...