There are 10 article(s) tagged parks and recreation:

• May 2023

  • Hernando Civic Center purchase to help city with visionary parks plans

    While Hernando voters rejected a tax on prepared foods at restaurants to improve parks, Hernando leaders plan to expand its facilities with the purchase of the Civic Center.

    By Toni Lepeska May 09, 2023

• March 2023

  • Olive Branch gets $900K for soccer park trail construction

    The state Transportation Alternative Funds Grant requires that the city provide 20% in matching funds for the project. 

    By Toni Lepeska March 24, 2023

• November 2022

  • Hernando mayor questions validity of tax vote

    While the Election Day total shows the 1% tax on prepared foods in Hernando failed, the city’s mayor and others are questioning who actually voted on the matter and whether all of them were residents.

    By Toni Lepeska November 10, 2022

  • Hernando voters reject 1% tax earmarked for parks, recreation

    Hernando voters reject 1% tax earmarked for parks and recreation. Meanwhile, two school board candidate win offices in Tuesday’s election.

    By Toni Lepeska November 09, 2022

  • Hernando to vote on 1% tax for parks

    Hernando voters will consider adding a 1% tax to prepared foods, such as restaurants and delis, to help fund an improved parks program in the DeSoto County city.

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    Hernando votes on 1% tax: Frequently asked questions

    By Toni Lepeska November 02, 2022

• August 2022

  • Olive Branch residents vote for new tax to improve parks

    The overwhelming passage of a hotel-motel tax by Olive Branch voters opens more options for parks and recreation amenities

    By Toni Lepeska August 04, 2022

• June 2022

  • Germantown to spend $1M improving park’s baseball fields

    Synthetic turf fields are headed to Cameron Brown Park, providing relief for the city’s baseball providers.

    By Abigail Warren June 15, 2022

• June 2021

  • Lakeland unveils first draft of new athletic park master plan

    The initial draft of a 100-acre park master plan in Lakeland addresses several of the amenities residents addressed in a survey, but also includes needed baseball and softball fields.

    By Michael Waddell June 16, 2021

• September 2020

  • Suburban park playgrounds begin to reopen

    Bartlett and Collierville will open Saturday. Others could soon follow with standards safety precautions such as masks and social distancing.

    By Abigail Warren September 16, 2020

• July 2020

  • Exclusive: How much will it cost to maintain new Tom Lee Park?

    There's no doubt costs of maintaining and operating Tom Lee Park will increase after a planned $60 million overhaul of the riverfront park. How much is an open question.

    By Wayne Risher July 06, 2020