Representatives from the City of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise and several local businesses announced January 27 that their work to convert a plot of land on East 3rd Street into a community park and green space is complete and that the Glenwood neighborhood park is now open for play. To complete the project, CNE, the Glenwood Neighborhood Association, Community Impact of Chattanooga and others partnered with PlayCore, Artech and other area organizations.
“This is exciting for Glenwood and for all of the neighborhoods of Chattanooga. This is the best of Chattanooga’s tradition of public and private organizations coming together and making our city great,” said Nick Wilkinson, director of development for CNE. “Together, along with a collaboration of community leaders, we have turned an empty lot into a beautiful neighborhood park.”
PlayCore donated the playground equipment for the park, and volunteers helped with the construction, which took place last fall.
“This project is a success because it has invited collaboration from many local groups, including the donation from the city and county,” said Wilkinson. “Inviting volunteers from around the area provided an opportunity for people to transform a vacant lot into a brand new park, and brings Chattanooga residents together for a common goal of service to their community.”
Source: Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise