Christian Co., Elkton, Crofton, Dawson Springs receive grants for park improvements

Governor Andy Beshear on Friday announced Land and Water Conservation Fund grants for Christian County, Crofton, Elkton and Dawson Springs.

Christian Fiscal Court will use $142,500 to improve areas of Ruff Park, including construction of a new restroom and concession facility with ADA-accessible restrooms.

The City of Elkton will use $123,000 to improve lighting at one of the ballfields in Elkton-Todd County Park and update playground equipment.

In Crofton, the city will use $50,000 to remove and replace unsafe lighting and poles around the ballfields in Gordon Park.

The City of Dawson Springs will use $100,000 to remove old playground equipment at Dawson Springs City Park and replace it with new ADA-accessible playground equipment. They will also update the T-ball field.