As of this writing, the total sits at $20,000, so every little bit will help. The Department has set a goal of $25,000 for the project and says if they reach that goal, donations will be matched by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority through the CreatINg Places grant program. The Parks Department has set up a crowdfunding page where you can make a secure, online donation in whatever amount you're willing to give. As much as that funding helps, more is needed.
Some of the funding has been provided by donations from corporate sponsors including The Welborn Baptist Foundation which is helping fund the walking path. How You Can Donate to the Sunset Park Renewal Plan The plan includes the addition of a one-third mile walking path around the entire perimeter of the park that is ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant so everyone can use it regardless of physical ability, a nature playscape, a shelter house, park benches (I only saw one by the playground when I stopped by to take some pictures), and "pollinator beds" where various flowers will be planted that will attract birds, bees, butterflies, and other insects beneficial to the environment. The goal of the Evansville Parks & Recreation Department's Renewal Plan is to give the park a facelift that will make it yet another space all residents, not just those who live downtown, can go and enjoy the outdoors. This plan is for Sunset Park East across the street. That park, which featured a few tennis courts, was Sunset Park West.
If you're a longtime, or like me a lifetime, resident of Evansville, you may be thinking, "Wait a minute? Didn't they tear down Sunset Park to build the new water pump station and skate park?" Yes, they did - kind of. What's Planned for the Renewal of Sunset Park A plan officials behind the project hope you'll help make a reality. Despite the fact Mayor Winnecke will be leaving office at the end of the year after deciding not to run for a fourth term, plans for more improvements continue moving forward which includes a renewal plan for Sunset Park.
During that time frame, several projects have taken place to beautify the area to make it more inviting for organizations looking to host events, and for residents to go for entertainment or a leisurely stroll when the weather cooperates. One of Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke's top priorities after taking office nearly 12 years ago was to revitalize the city's riverfront along Riverside Drive.
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