The City of Hazleton and the boroughs of White Haven and Freeland all received state funding to help improve parks in their respective municipalities.
The funding was awarded by the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) through the Community Conservation Partnership Program (C2P2).
Hazleton received $300,000 for improvements to Columbus Court Park. The funding will be utilized for new walkways, a new parking area, new playground equipment, stormwater management measures, fencing and landscaping.
Freeland received $100,000 for new walkways, playground equipment, ADA access and landscaping at Freeland Park.
White Haven received $60,000 for new walkways, playground equipment, ADA access and landscaping at Lehigh Park.
The funding was announced recently by state Rep. Dane Watro, R-116, Kline Twp., state Rep. Jamie Walsh, R-117, Ross Twp. and state Sen. Dave Argall, R-29, Rush Twp.
C2P2 assists local governments and recreation and conservation organizations with funding for projects related to parks, recreation and conservation. The program is funded through a variety of state and federal sources and is administered by DCNR.