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Saint Charles Parish reopens renovated Bethune Park after $500,000 Shell Norco gift
Summary
Parish President Jewell marked the ribbon-cutting for the renovated Bethune Park in Norco, saying the upgrades were funded in part by a $500,000 contribution from Shell Norco and include new playground equipment, lighting, bleachers and signage honoring Bethune High School.
Parish President Jewell on Thursday announced the ribbon-cutting for a renovated Bethune Park at 301 Bethune Street in Norco, saying the project included a new playground, a pavilion, upgraded field lighting, fencing, shade structures, bleachers, improved drainage and signage honoring the former Bethune High School.
Jewell said the upgrades were possible “thanks to Shell Norco's generous contribution of $500,000” that allowed the parish to buy additional playground equipment and complete the basketball court. The president identified the work as the first major renovation for the park.
The parish highlighted the playground and drainage work as immediate benefits for families and field users. Jewell said the improvements include a new pavilion and signage remembering Bethune High School, which operated from 1952 to 1969, and that the renovation was intended to both provide recreation and honor local history.
The parish did not present a council action or vote on the park during the remarks; Jewell framed the announcement as an operational update and community event recap. No additional funding sources or contracts beyond the Shell Norco contribution were specified in the remarks.
Parish officials did not provide a timeline for additional phases, if any. Residents seeking information were directed to the parish parks and recreation office and the parish website for schedules and programming.
