Project: Park of Dreams

A local organization of citizens is asking for the community’s help and support in an effort to build an 8,000 square foot “all-inclusive” park that will connect to the existing playground at Volunteer Park.

With the help of David Jones, Mid-South Recreation in Memphis, Tenn., a design has been chosen that will serve all people, including those with special needs.

The theme of the park will be a tribute to the everyday heroes of Haywood County. Panels will be incorporated into the playground displaying unique historical and current facts about our region and community, incorporating an educational factor into the project.

The proposed plans have been approved by the Conservation Board and the City and County. The projected cost of the park is $250,000. Fundraising efforts are beginning and will be conducted throughout the upcoming year.

The group hopes the community will support this project and that the “Park of Dreams” will be of great significant to everyone, but especially to those families with children living with disabilities.

Information and drawings of the “Park of Dreams” will be on display at the Gardner Building, on the north side of the square, during the Hatchie Fall Fest, October 20.

As part of its effort to raise funds for the park, organizers are selling fully-cooked Boston Butts (the upper portion of the pork shoulder) for $25 each. All ordered must be received by Friday, November 2. Pick-up will be Saturday, November 10, in the Wal-Mart parking lot.

To place an order or for more information about Project: Park of Dreams, contact Hayden Hooper at 731-772-3031.

Donations can be mailed to Project: Park of Dreams, P. O. Box 1091, Brownsville, TN 38012. Please make checks payable to Haywood County.

Project: Park of Dreams was inspired by a similar project in Jackson, Tenn. (gabrielsgarden.net)