Community Success Stories

Beattie

Beattie Park Renovation

Parks play an important role in our communities. They are often the facility selected for family reunions, day camps, car shows and the list goes on. The park in Beattie was rundown and needed improvements. With community involvement, Beattie PRIDE decided to tackle renovating their city park.

They started fundraising and pursuing grants. A successful grant application was submitted to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. Beattie PRIDE learned a lot by going through the grant process. Their eyes were opened to the community’s demographics, economic trends and the environmental concerns.

With the assistance of the Kansas Forestry Service they laid out a careful plan for the removal of misplaced trees and the establishment of a cement walking trail. Trees were taken out to create green space allowing the remaining trees to thrive.

The old shelter house needed repair so it was decided to sell it by sealed bid and erect a new one on the old foundation. The park was also in need of restroom facilities. Grant funds were used to build the restrooms meeting environmental and sanitary needs.

Playground equipment was also added.

Commemorative bricks were sold to create a “Circle of Friendship” allowing those who gave monetary support to the project to be forever remembered.

The park is now a very calming and beautiful place for Beattie. Children are regularly seen playing on the playground equipment. Families use the shelter for picnics and the walking trail is used by all ages. It’s not uncommon to see walkers, joggers, skaters or bikers out on the trail. The community is physically and mentally healthier as a result of the park.

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Beattie has placed high priority on creating green space within the community. After renovating the park, they now maintain the park along with other flower beds around town.

Annual fund raisers include vending machines and concessions at the ball grounds.


 

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