Memorial Park upgrades begin with groundbreaking ceremony

Macon-Bibb County broke ground Monday on a new phase of improvements at Memorial Park Recreation Center, launching a $1.1 million renovation project funded by the voter-approved Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST).

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County broke ground Monday on a new phase of improvements at Memorial Park Recreation Center, launching a $1.1 million renovation project funded by the voter-approved Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST).

Local officials and community members gathered at the 2nd Street park for the ceremony, which was broadcast live on the county’s Facebook page.

“We are really excited about the much-needed upgrades at Memorial,” Recreation Director Robert Walker said in a county news release. “Our kids and community deserve the best. We know this construction period will be well worth it!”

The project includes two new pavilions, an inclusive playground, pool improvements, baseball field renovations and resurfacing of the basketball and tennis courts.

“This recreation center is so important to our community, and these upgrades will create an even better space for our kids and families to thrive,” Macon-Bibb County wrote in a Facebook post.

Voters head back to the polls on Tuesday for the SPLOST renewal in Macon-Bibb County. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. For more information, including where to vote, click here.