From March 22, 2023 post.
Great news for Gillette Athletic Complex! The city was awarded a $400,000 Accessibility For Parks grant to construct an All-Children’s Splash Pad at Gillette Athletic Complex. The funding was provided by the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Authority through a competitive grant process. Wilson received the full amount requested.
The splash pad will include water elements for children, including special features for children with physical or intellectual disabilities. The exact site of the splash pad is being determined, although it will be adjacent to the All-Children’s Playground and Miracle Field. No timeline has been set for construction.
“Our department is very excited to receive the AFP grant,” said Wilson Parks and Recreation Director David Lee. “The splash pad will be a great addition to Gillette Athletic Park and will complement the Miracle Field and All Children’s Playground. This area of the complex will be a great destination for children of all abilities and needs.”
The Parks and Recreation Authority awarded $9.6 million in park accessibility grants for 21 projects across the state. The Parks and Recreation Trust Fund is administered through the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation, which is part of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The program schedule was announced in March 2022, and completed applications were due to the division by Nov. 1. Local governments, including some public authorities, were eligible to apply for the matching grants.
The exact site for the All-Children’s Splash Pad will be determined soon. The most likely site is in the area just to the right of the entrance to the Miracle Field, shown as a green rectangle on the map below.
Source can be found here.
