City launches fundraising for 14‑acre Veterans Memorial Park, estimates $1.28M cost
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City official launched a campaign for a 14‑acre Veterans Memorial Park at 2390 Congressman Dickinson Drive, describing features such as a memorial walk, flag plaza, gardens, trails and an accessible playground and saying the project will cost about $1,280,000 funded by city support and community donations.
City official announced the launch of a fundraising campaign for a new Veterans Memorial Park that the city expects will cover 14 acres at 2390 Congressman Dickinson Drive.
"This new 14 acre park ... will serve as a lasting tribute to America's veterans," the official said, listing planned amenities including a memorial walk, flag plaza, landscape gardens, a water feature, walking trails, picnic areas and an accessible playground.
The official said the total project will cost about $1,280,000 and will be funded through a mix of city support and community fundraising. Residents and businesses can contribute online in amounts from $10 to $10,000, the official said, and the city posted donation and information links on montgomeryal.gov.
The official framed the park as both a place of reflection and recreation and as part of a broader effort to honor veterans during the November events season. No construction timeline, contractor selection, or funding commitments beyond the city's general support and community donations were announced at the briefing.
