Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman was in Hopkinsville Monday to hand out over $200,000 in ceremonial checks that are from the Land and Water Conservation Fund to benefit three parks in Christian County.
Coleman said investing in local infrastructure projects is vital for the state in moving forward and providing a better quality of life.
click to download audioA $142,500 grant will be used to improve areas of Ruff Park, including the construction of a new restroom and concession facility with ADA-accessible restrooms.
Christian County Judge-executive Steve Tribble said the current concession stand and bathroom at the Kenny Litchfield Sports Complex date back nearly a half-century.
click to download audioThe grant will help build a 50-foot by 30-foot restroom facility, replace playground equipment and resurface the parking lot.
Tribble said he hopes the work will be completed in time for the start of the 2023 youth baseball and softball season.
