Changes coming to Riverside Park

The Riverside Town Council tackled projects for Rick Martin Memorial Park at their August 12 meeting.

The discussion began as Makenzie Rakness introduced playground equipment plans, complete with pricing options, to Mayor Leroy Stephenson and fellow council members. The plans included images of different setup options of new play equipment.

The playground equipment ranged in price from $28,000 to $50,000 with council members debating what the surface of the play area will be. From wood chips to gravel and sand many options were provided and discussed. The option of rubber turfing was highlight...