CLARKSVILLE, Tenn,- The City of Clarksville is excited to announce significant improvements to Ewing Burchett Park, made possible by a generous $495,000 grant.

The grant, facilitated by the Clarksville Firefighters Foundation and awarded by the Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation, will be used to expand the park, create a new green space for play, replace the aging half basketball court, and install a brand-new, fully-accessible playground with solid surfacing.

"We greatly appreciate the generosity of the CMC Community Health Foundation," said Michael Rios, president of the Clarksville Firefighters Foundation. "Thank you to City Grants Director Lauren Winters for helping with the grant and Clarksville Parks and Recreation for partnering with us. We look forward to seeing what the finished product looks like."

In addition to the financial support, the Burchett family has donated additional property adjacent to the existing park, which will allow for the park's expansion and enhance its overall design and functionality. These combined efforts are set to significantly transform Ewing Burchett Park.

"We are deeply grateful for the generous donations from both the Community Health Foundation and the Burchett family," said Jennifer Letourneau, Director of Clarksville Parks & Recreation. "These contributions will allow us to create a park that serves as a cornerstone for the community, offering accessible recreation for all."

LOCAL INPUT NEEDED

As part of the park's enhancement, Clarksville Parks & Recreation is seeking input from local residents through a public survey regarding the playground improvements. Community voices are essential in shaping a park that reflects the needs and desires of those who will use it most. Residents of the surrounding area are encouraged to participate and share their ideas for the playground.

The public input survey can be accessed online at https://tinyurl.com/5n8nds3t.