The Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $1,500,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The grant will fund the renovation and expansion of amenities at Kern Park in Harker Heights, Texas. Key project components include:
Replacing the playground equipment with accessible, safe, and engaging play structures for children; renovating and revitalizing the community garden; installing the city's first recirculating splash pad; extending a trail to improve connectivity to existing sidewalks and park features; and adding other site amenities. The project outcomes will provide enhanced play and recreation opportunities for all ages and abilities within the Harker Heights community. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will subaward the grant funds to the City of Harker Heights to deliver the park improvement work. This investment aligns with the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State Assistance Program's goal of preserving natural spaces, enhancing public access to recreation, and strengthening community recreational infrastructure across the United States.
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