Representatives of the Junior Service League of Brazosport presented a $12,533 donation to the City of Lake Jackson on Oct. 20 to fund installation of new swings at JSL Park. The donation supplements a $5,000 grant the group received and follows prior volunteer work by the group on park maintenance, gazebo upkeep and the recently completed restroom at the site.

At the meeting the presenter said the league coordinates workdays with the city’s parks and recreation department for mowing, mulching and tree work and that swings have been absent at the park for a long time. Council members and staff thanked the volunteers for their work and for funding the equipment. No formal council action was required; the presentation was recorded as a ceremonial donation on the meeting record.

The Junior Service League of Brazosport is listed in the transcript as the presenting organization; city staff noted the park’s popularity and that the new swings and other amenities are expected to increase public use.