City Of Ames: Franklin Park Ribbon Cutting Is Oct. 28; Celebration Features Trucks & Treats

Press release from the City of Ames:

10/15/2021 9:00 AM

The community is invited to a celebration from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 28, at Franklin Park, 147 S. Franklin Ave. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned at 5 p.m. to recognize park improvements, and the event will include an exhibit of several City of Ames trucks and assorted equipment. 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 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.

“Investing in parks strengthens neighborhoods because parks become the gathering spot that connect neighbors,” said Ames Parks and Recreation Director Keith Abraham. “In addition to facilitating social connections, parks encourage outdoor play and physical activity in a safe space.”

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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