City Of Ames: Franklin Park Ribbon-Cutting Event POSTPONED; Celebration Scheduled For Monday, Nov. 1

Press release from the City of Ames:

10/27/2021 10:00 AM

Due to forecast rain, the Franklin Park celebration scheduled for Thursday has been postponed to Monday, Nov. 1, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. From 4 to 5 p.m., there will be an exhibit of City of Ames trucks and assorted equipment. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned at 5 p.m. to recognize park improvements. The park is located at 147 S. Franklin Ave. Ames Mayor John Haila, members of the Ames City Council, members of the Parks and Recreation Commission, and representatives of Ames Fire, Police, Parks and Recreation, Water, Electric, and Public Works departments will be on hand during the celebration. Children are welcome to visit the different vehicles, ask questions, and receive some day-after Halloween treats. 

Improvements to Franklin Park include a new two-bay set of swings west of the play equipment, an accessible concrete border around the current playground, a new shelter, drinking fountain, grills, picnic tables, and trash cans.

The Parks and Recreation Department manages 38 parks and offers approximately 180 athletic, aquatic, instructional, and wellness programs. Indoor programs are provided year-round at the Community Center, Ames/ISU Ice Arena, and Municipal Pool. For more information, visit the Parks and Recreation homepage at www.amesparkrec.org or call the Community Center at 515.239.5350.

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