The Town of North Judson was recently awarded a Land and Water Conservation Grant from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $500,000 to make improvements at the Town Park at the corner of George and Weninger Streets.
Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe previously said the old playground equipment will be torn out, but moved toward the northern end of the park. A zip line feature is anticipated along with new slides, and a cliff rider and climbing feature.
Equipment will also be ADA accessible. There will also be a natural playground and a pergola.
Rowe said sidewalks will also be a major player in this update as they focus on ADA accessibility.
Two pickleball courts, a shelter, and beach volleyball are also proposed in this project closer to the ball diamonds. The basketball court will be resurfaced along with the addition of more sidewalks. Permanent cornhole boards will be installed, as well as a half-mile walking trail around the outer edge of the park.
Rowe previously noted that the $500,000 grant, plus a $500,000 grant match from the North Judson Redevelopment Commission and funding support from the Starke County Commissioners and Council will help rebuild the park that has not seen this type of update in decades.
Bid specifications and Request for Proposals will be going out by Monday, October 16. The deadline for bids to be submitted for the general contract work on the project will be November 20 at 4 p.m. CT at North Judson Town Hall. The bids will be opened that night by the North Judson Redevelopment Commission members at 6 p.m. CT.
