The City of Kentwood is set to start renovations on a $600,000 project for Rondo Station Park to update aging equipment and improve accessibility.
The park has been a staple in the neighborhood for more than two decades, but its look and equipment have stayed the same during that time. The project is expected to begin in mid April and wrap up by mid August.
“Because of the age of the park, the equipment there is at the end of its useful life. And so we wanted to incorporate some of the amenities we’ve been able to incorporate in other parts,” Susan Arnold, Park Manager for the City of Kentwood said.
Along with new equipment, the project will include a bike pump and repair station, pathways through the park, accessible parking, and improvements to the trails, which was a big need for the city and neighbors.
“Kentwood has one of the biggest adaptive programs in Michigan,” Arnold said.”Huge proponent of having the world be accessible to everyone in every building and every part, so like everyone can experience the fun of recreation.”…