Work is progressing well on the second phase of our playground. Swings, musical play pieces and other items have been installed. The poured rubber base will be completed and the wood carpet spread. Next week the new fencing will be installed and the area will be complete!
The playground upgrades are funded by ARPA (Covid) funds, Community Parks and Playgrounds grant, Project Open Space grants, and Deep Creek Lions / Landon's Dream donations.
At our volunteer workday on the Wetland Walking Trail we made improvements to the graveled path. Garrett Trails supplied tools and some volunteers. Maintenance staff, the Mayor, and a couple of residents also worked that morning to fill in low spots that hold water. If you haven't walked the boardwalk and trail, be sure to do so this fall. It is lovely this time of year.
Resident Jean Tressler recently celebrated her 94th birthday! Mayor Friend and Clerk Becky visited with Jean and are amazed by her sharp memory. Wishing her many more!
Photos from the Town Picnic
Good Music
Maintenance crew cooked the corn
Children enjoyed the new play equipment
Melissa Avery was named Volunteer of the Year
Park Update
Work has begun on the playground renovation! Old landscape timbers and some fencing have been removed. Playground Specialists have removed old pieces and installed the first phase of new play equipment. Please be aware that there may be times that it will not be safe for children to play while work is proceeding. The second part of the project is scheduled for early October. As soon as the second part is complete, all new fencing will be installed around the entire play area. We apologize for any inconvenience during this process. The results should be awesome! Thank you for your understanding .
New sidewalk is in place
First stage of playground has been installed! We need help to move the mountain of wood chips into the area so that it may be opened for play. Bring a rake if you can help. Work will continue daily until completed.
Play equipment demolition and installation is underway.
Watch Our Progress!
The updates to our playground and park are underway. A new sidewalk and landscaping are completed at the pavilion, and a tree has been removed to allow for paving of new parking spots. The first phase of playground installation is also complete (first picture below) and the second phase is to be done in October (second and third pictures) The second phase will include a poured rubber base that will make the space accessible for persons with physical limitations. This area will be connected to handicap parking spaces and to swings for special needs children.
Mike O'Brien, President of the Deep Creek Lions Club presented a check to Loch Lynn Heights Clerk/Treasurer Becky Friend. Also in the photo are Mike McCue, Lions Playground Chairperson, and Landon Georg with parents Tiffany and Brian, and sisters Ella and Cadence.
