Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman presented $292,500 in funding for three projects that improve parks and expand recreational trails in Christian County.
According to a news release, the funding comes through the Recreational Trails Program and the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund. Christian County was awarded an LWCF grant for $142,500, which will be used for improvements at Ruff Park, including construction of a new restroom/concession facility, replacing playground equipment and resurfacing the parking lot.
The City of Hopkinsville was awarded an RTP grant for $100,000. The funding will be used to construct over half a mile of new trails and the trails will provide a link from the Hopkinsville Greenway System to Pardue Lane Park.
The City of Crofton received $50,000 to be used from improvements at Crofton Park, including removing unsafe lights and lighting poles and replacing them with new, more efficient lighting.