(11-8-23) The Lake Improvement Association, Celina Moose, CelinaEagles, Celina Rotary, Celina American Legion, South Shore Sportsman Club andVTF Excavation have partnered to purchase and install a new playground on theWest Bank of Grand Lake St. Marys

(GRAND LAKE) – The Lake Improvement Association has partnered with multiple community organizations and businesses to purchase and install a new playground adjacent to the dog park toward the south end of theWest Bank of Grand Lake St. Marys.

The playground will feature three slides, skywheels, a crunchbar, a river rock climber, a toad stool climber, an hourglass climber, a doubleridge climber, and additional activities for children to play on.In addition to the LIA, multiple community partners arecontributing funding and installation, including Celina Moose, Celina Eagles,Celina Rotary, Celina American Legion, South Shore Sportsman Club and others tobe named. VTF Excavation is donating installation. The LIA worked with the St.Marys Community Foundation to secure a 100% matching grant from GameTime to fund the project.

LIA President Keith Westrick

“Grand Lake St. Marys State Park has long wanted aplayground on the West Bank, so we’re thrilled to be able to provide a newamenity for families to enjoy.

We’reimpressed and grateful for the level of the community support we received forthis project, as many local service organizations and businesses pooled theirresources to bring an exciting new amenity to the lake.”

The playground is expected to be installed either this fall or next spring, depending on delivery date and weather, and will be open to the public by next spring. For more information, visit LakeImprovement.com.

MEDIA LINK (playground images): https://www.dropbox.com/sh/o4zi027yswghrpq/AABZrsBdoOLHEDCh9v8XtKhAa?dl=0