Simpson County commits matching funds to park master plan; Kentucky Downs pledge cited as capital source

Jun 7, 2022

Park Director Lisa Deavers presented a Lose Design master plan for Jim Roberts Community Park and the court approved a $36,000 appropriation contingent on the City of Franklin matching the amount; county officials cited a $150,000/year private pledge from Kentucky Downs for park capital.

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Simpson County Fiscal Court reviewed a master plan for Jim Roberts Community Park presented by Park Director Lisa Deavers on June 7 and approved a $36,000 appropriation to begin implementation, contingent on the City of Franklin providing a matching $36,000 to reach the estimated $72,000 needed for initial work.

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