With special events and the nation’s 250th Independence Day approaching, city officials say Sherrill Veterans Memorial Park is nearing the end of its first phase of construction, making it ready for upcoming public events.
The concern over the park’s progress was raised by a KRIS 6 viewer, who emailed KRIS 6 News after noticing that while the U.S. Army Bell Huey helicopter was installed at the park last September, fencing had kept much of the park off-limits.
“We’ve noticed the slow progress on construction at Sherrill Park and are wondering if it will be finished in time for Memorial Day this year,” they wrote.
February finish planned for Sherrill Veterans Memorial Park’s first phase
Robert Dodd, director of Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation, said crews are currently completing ADA-accessible walking paths and ground improvements, with fencing expected to come down in February…