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Parks board backs staff application for LWCF grant to rebuild Greenfield Park bridge

Wilmington Parks Advisory Board · October 16, 2025
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The Wilmington Parks Advisory Board voted to support staff applying for a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant to help replace the Greenfield Park bridge after demolition for safety reasons; staff said matching state funds and city CIP money will cover much of the estimated $1.3–$1.4 million cost.

Wilmington — The Parks Advisory Board voted on Oct. 15 to back staff in applying for a Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant that city staff said would help pay to rebuild the Greenfield Park bridge.

Staff (Speaker 3) told the board the old Lionsbridge was demolished for safety reasons and that the city received a roughly $500,000 Great Trails state grant this summer. Staff said the LWCF request — listed in the discussion as $450,000 — would be matched with the state…

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