MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $50,000 grant to upgrade a park in Tuscaloosa County.
The funds, supplied through the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, will be used to provide lighting upgrades at Munny Sokol Park.
“Parks should provide a safe and welcoming environment for residents and visitors to enjoy the outdoors,” Gov. Ivey said. “I am pleased to announce these funds for this worthwhile project.”
The project will involve upgrading the lighting and electrical system in the parking areas to make the park more inviting, secure and to reduce the risk of accidents.
Munny Sokol Park is used year-round for recreational activities, family gatherings and other special events, according to the Tuscaloosa County Parks and Recreation Authority.
The Land and Water Conservation Fund is a program of the National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior. The LWCF program is administered in Alabama by the Department of Economic and Community Affairs.
“Modern electrical infrastructure will help make the park more energy efficient, improve the aesthetics and ensure that the park has a reliable source of power for the long term,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said. “ADECA is pleased to join Gov. Ivey in support of this project.”
Gov. Ivey notified Brian C. Davis, CEO of the Tuscaloosa County Parks and Recreation Authority, that the grant had been approved. The authority has pledged the required $50,000 in matching funds.
ADECA manages a range of programs that support law enforcement, economic development, recreation, energy conservation and water resource management.
