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Veterans Park Playground
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Over
two decades ago, the Lucky Lanier “All Children’s Playground” was
designed and built with the assistance of the Kiwanis Club in order to allow
recreational opportunities for children of varying physical abilities. The
playground, which has seen a lot of use, was in desperate need of a total
face lift so the ATPD partnered once again with the Kiwanis Club of Anderson
Hills to incorporate $74,000 of renovations to this popular play area. The
fundraising was a three year effort on the part of Kiwanis and the ATPD to
create a unique and innovative play space, accessible to children of varying
physical and mental abilities.
Shelters
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Veterans Park offers two shelters and a renovated fire ring:
The larger of the two shelters, #1, is located towards the front of Veterans Park, near the playground. The shelter seats 100 people and is equipped with electrical outlets.
Rental pricing information (PDF)
The smaller of the two shelters, #2, is located at the back of Veterans Park, near the fire ring. The fire ring is available by permit only and is included with the rental of the small shelter. The semi-primitive fire ring provides a fun "camp site" atmosphere, terrific for scout groups and get-togethers. Shelter #2 seats 30 people inside the shelter and contains 2 picnic tables and 1 grill; the shelter is equipped with electrical outlets. Outside of the shelter are 6-8 tables which seat an additional 60 people.
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Hike/Bike Trail & Parcourse FitCircuit
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Veterans Park features a Hiking path around the perimeter of the park. The portion of the path through the woods is gravel; the portion near the parking lot is paved. The distance around the path is .4 miles. Trail Map
The trail also features 5 Parcourse FitCircuit stations, including knee lift, chin-up, sit-up, push-up, and bench dip. Thanks to Eagle Scout, John Kammerer, from Troop #445 for raising over $4000 and installing the Parcourse FitCircuit equipment. Many thanks to the following donors: Penn Station, A & A Safety, Mercy Health Plex, PNC Bank, and Doctor's Committee.
Basketball Court
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The outdoor Basketball Court at Veterans Park is located towards the back of the park. The glass backboards are a new feature for the park; Veterans Park’s Basketball Court is one of the Park District’s best kept secrets.
Concession/Restroom Building
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Veterans Park offers restrooms and vending machines located near
the front of the Park, close to the large shelter and the playground.
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