HARRISBURG — Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-117) announced today $160,000 in state funding has been approved for outdoor recreation projects in Luzerne County. The funding was awarded by the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) through the Community Conservation Partnership Program (C2P2).
“I’m pleased this highly competitive funding will improve Freeland Park and Lehigh Park, providing local children with an even better place to enjoy the outdoors,” said Argall.
“Ensuring children have safe and appropriate places to play and explore is essential,” said Walsh. “Our local municipalities dedicate a lot of time and attention to establishing and maintaining our community parks and this funding will help them continue that stewardship.”
The grants awarded include:
- Freeland Borough – $100,000 for new walkways, playground equipment, ADA access and landscaping at Freeland Park
- White Haven Borough – $60,000 for new walkways, playground equipment, ADA access and landscaping at Lehigh Park
C2P2 assists local governments and recreation and conservation organizations with funding for projects related to parks, recreation and conservation. The program is funded through a variety of state and federal sources and is administered by DCNR.