Two coastal communities are in line for their share of the $8.7 million in grants for parks and recreation projects that the governor’s office announced Friday.
Holly Ridge is to receive $500,000 out of the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund to expand a municipal park, and Wilmington is to receive $237,618 from the Accessible Parks Grant program to replace an existing playground.
“North Carolina has incredible natural beauty, and a strong parks system allows every North Carolinian to enjoy it for years to come,” Stein said. “These investments will strengthen local economies and improve people’s health and quality of life.”…