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Bate-Wood Park Community Project

Our Mission Statement:

THE WHAT:

Create an atmosphere that fosters community, personal responsibility, and a sense of ownership by renovating Batewood Park.

THE HOW:

While working in conjunction with Danville Parks and Recreation, provide dedicated volunteers who will organize the resources, manpower, and equipment necessary to renovate the park and facilitate follow-up programs to engender a commitment to park sustainability.

Suggestions? Comments? Email us: batewoodpark@gmail.com

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RECENT NEWS:

Gazebo completed, thanks to Lowes Heroes!

Second playground area installed and ready for use

Soccer goals set up

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

Centre College's Student Government Association, for donating $7000 to our project

Papa Johns, for feeding us throughout this project

Lowes, for the donation of 60+ 4ft sections of rebar

RJ Corman, for the donation of 128+ railroad ties

Josh Morgan and the city engineer's office, for working with us throughout the project and providing expert assistance

Centre's Facilities Management, for receiving and holding onto large deliveries for us, as well as providing tools for us

John Drake and Danville Parks and Rec, for the playground mulch and support

The City for allocating $18,000 to our project in next year's budget for the purchase and installation of a new playground

FKI Logistics for the donation of two heavy-duty soccer goals to the park

Lowes Heroes for the donation and construction of a gazebo for the park

Most importantly, all of our invaluable volunteers, for taking the time to come out and help make this happen!

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I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I do know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve. - Albert Schweitzer