Muncie, IN— The City of Muncie, in its continued commitment to enhance the park system throughout the city, has purchased new playground equipment for Westside Park.
The current equipment that includes a playground fort, slides, and swings will be removed starting after Labor Day weekend. Ancillary equipment that is still in good condition will be placed in various parks throughout the City.
Citizens have been asking for new equipment for Westside for years. Other amenities in Westside Park include a little league sized baseball diamond, basketball courts, picnic shelters and picnic tables, shuffleboard court, and restroom facilities.
Mayor Dennis Tyler said “Muncie has a continued goal to expand the quality of our numerous parks. We have a great set of facilities for families and kids to enjoy, and this new equipment will be a great new asset to our park system.”
Construction will commence following the Labor Day weekend on September 12th and will be complete approximately 30 days after start date.