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 $491,000 federal Project Grant award from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) will support the replacement of the old swimming pool and pool deck at David Crockett State Park in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The funding will be used to construct a new natural playscapes playground that will provide year-round recreational activities free of charge to visitors. The project aims to capture the story of David Crockett State...
The Department of Environment & Conservation Tennessee was awarded a $549,000 federal Project Grant by the National Park Service under the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The grant will fund the development of a new natural playground and outdoor recreation area at Norris Dam State Park in Tennessee. Key features of the project include a nature-themed playground, learning gardens, STEM learning...
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...
This $277,250 federal Project Grant award from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) will fund the design and construction of an educational playground at the David Crockett Birthplace State Park in Tennessee. The playground will be located on the site of the park's old pool and is intended to help the state park fulfill its mission of telling the story of David Crockett and the early American frontier to a younger audience...
The Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $5,500,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation (TDEC). The grant will support the Town of Farragut in securing 55 acres of undeveloped property to be turned into a new community park for public recreation. The award has a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027. The Outdoor...
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has been awarded a $369,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning grant (CFDA 15.916) from the U.S. National Park Service. The funding will be used to demolish a 41-year-old pool facility and develop a 1.1-mile greenway trail for walking, hiking, and biking at Roan Mountain State Park in Tennessee. The project will also include the installation of permanent benches and trail...
The Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $13,881,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Utah Division of State Parks. The grant will support the demolition of an existing swimming pool and building, and the construction of a new recreational facility in Richfield, Utah. The new facility will include a lap competition pool, zero-entry activity pool, pool play features, deck and spectator areas,...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $1,001,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Division of Parks and Recreation. This grant will fund renovations to the Jenny Thompson Public Pool at Guppey Park in Dover, New Hampshire. The project includes demolition and replacement of pool piping, tiles, gutters, equipment, concrete, and...
The Department of the Interior National Park Service National Office awarded a $907,479.22 Project Grant to the City of Fostoria, Ohio under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The funding will be used to replace an outdated city pool complex with a new splash pad and restroom facility at City Park. This project aims to create a safe, healthy, and inclusive outdoor water play area for the youth and families of the struggling community, as the...