Handicapped-accessible playground makes dreams come true

By Staff
Clif Knight, Hartselle Enquirer
A handicapped accessible playground complete with a carpeted surface and overhead lighting is a new addition to Veterans Park in Priceville.
Town officials led by Mayor Melvin Duran dedicated the facility on Saturday afternoon. More than 100 people attended the ceremony. They included State Sen. Arthur Orr, Morgan County Commission Chairman John Glasscock, District 2 Commissioner Ken Livingston and Bob Francis, a board member of the North Central Alabama Regional Council of Governments (NARCOG).
The playground totals 8,500 square feet and is located next to the senior center (old town hall). It is connected to adjacent parking lots by concrete walkways, has modern overhead lighting and its entire surface is covered with carpet made from old tires. Underground drainage keeps the surface water-free even during and after hard rains. Additional benches were also added.
Heflin stated, “This is all for the kids. I want to thank the taxpayer. I’ve watched handicapped kids struggle to get around in the park. Now they won’t have to do that “
Livingston, a former Priceville councilman, offered a compliment to the town and its mayor.
Town officials want to expand the park’s mini-playground in the future.