E-REP, city officials break ground on Ohio Township Park

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) – Officials are celebrating a new park coming to the area.

On Thursday, Evansville Regional Economic Partnership, along with the Southwest Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA), the Lt. Governor’s Office, and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, broke ground on the Ohio Township Park.

The project is a significant project under the READI 1.0 initiative.

The READI program accelerates investment across the state by matching private and local government funding for regionally transformational projects.

“This park exemplifies the positive impact of the READI program, enhancing our community and providing valuable recreational opportunities for residents,” said RDA Chair, Beth McFadin Higgins.

Several city leaders gathered to celebrate the milestone.

The celebration included the groundbreaking of the park, the ‘hose-cutting’ for the new firehouse, and a reception inside the community center.

Officials say the park includes a modern, zoned playground, a splash pad and slide, outdoor fitness stations, running and walking trails, yard games, sport courts, event lawns, a lake feature, pavilions, and more.

Each element is designed to challenge children to discover and explore, fostering cognitive, social, physical, and creative skills.

The new park will be located a mile east of I-69 and is connected via a walking trail to the Warrick Wellness Trail, shopping, restaurants, hotels and workplaces.

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