Work at Kelly Myers Park nearly complete

ROSCOE Kelly Myers Park is undergoing some big upgrades to the tune of just over $300,000 and Roscoe Township is expecting construction to wrap up in a couple weeks.

The township experienced some delays due to weather, waiting for grants to come through and waiting for state departments to approve different plans, said Tom Hawes, a supervisor with the township.

It took a little time, but we got past that, Hawes said. It wont be idyllic because we didnt get grass in early enough to accommodate spring sports.

He said the township had hoped to seed the fields by Aug. 1, but because of the delays in state approvals and the heavy rain in the last month the seeding will be done in about one to two weeks, wrapping up the project. He said the grass should be established by mid-summer so club teams and fall sports can use the fields.

Denny McKinney, who oversees about 40 softball teams for Stateline Youth Athletics, said he looks forward to using the new fields.

I think most people live in communities because of the schools and parks that are available and what they can do for our kids, McKinney said. I have to reach out and give lots of credit to the leadership because of what theyve done.

The Township Board of Supervisors has been putting aside funds for nearly a decade, Hawes said, so with those funds and some grants that finally came through, the township was able to begin construction on the park earlier this summer.

After construction is finished the park will have two renovated baseball fields, one football field and one soccer field and a kiddie baseball field to accommodate three club sports and Hononegah High School, said Jim Benkovich, a Roscoe Township supervisor.

The soccer and football fields will be equipped for practices, but the baseball and softball fields are receiving upgrades that will make them suitable for high school and upper level teams, Hawes said.

The fields take the place of the area that was reserved for the annual mud volleyball tournament for The Epilepsy Foundation, Benkovich said. The tournament was moved to Riverside Park in Roscoe to allow for an expanded playing area and more teams, he said.

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Work at Kelly Myers Park nearly complete