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Effingham planners weigh new parks, skate‑park upgrade and tourism strategy as assets for growth
Summary
Park district and tourism representatives presented projects including an Evergreen Park playground replacement, a concrete skate‑park upgrade, permanent pickleball lines and decisions about Kluthy Pool; tourism leaders also highlighted 17 hotels, grants and visitor marketing as levers to attract overnight stays.
City and civic leaders at an Effingham comprehensive‑plan focus group outlined parks, youth activities and tourism as interconnected pieces of economic and community development.
Hillary of the Park District listed near‑term projects: replace Evergreen Park—playground, begin phase two of the skate park with a move to a 100% concrete surface, add permanent pickleball lines in the Ron Deal Center gym and consider adding a pond at Evergreen Park. The district said…
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