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June 10, 2021
Two Peoria parks open after remodeling
BY TYLER WEGLEITNER Peoria Times Staff Writer
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Upgrades at two parks in Peoria are fully completed following renovation projects that lasted for several months. Sonoran Mountain Ranch Park and Country Meadows Park received extensive upgrades and changes, according to John Sefton, director of parks, recreation and community facilities for the city of Peoria. Sefton said these park “refreshes” were aimed at creating more inclusive, accessible and updated park environments for Peoria residents. He said several years ago city officials reached out to neighborhoods near the parks to learn what residents wanted to see in these upgrades. The city conducted surveys, in-person meetings, board meetings,
The city of Peoria recently increased shading at Sonoran Mountain Ranch Park. (Photo courtesy of the city of Peoria)
and even a “survey night” at a local school to gather the information. “We were able to touch base with the people who use the park, who live in the neighborhood, and some really large themes came out,” Sefton said of Country
Meadows Park. Increased shade, walking paths and lighting were among the most mentioned. These suggestions were taken into consideration.
feature a wide variety of improvements throughout the library. People can expect to see a newly remodeled main lobby area and bathrooms. New flooring and carpeting will be installed. He said the goal of these upgrades is to bring “a more modern look to the library.” “Service points” throughout the library will be remodeled, including the upstairs reference, the children’s reference and the front circulation desks. Washburn said another big part of the remodel is the children’s patio, which will
get more space for programs. “It will provide more shade than is currently out there and really a great environment for children to go out and either take part in a program or be out there with their parents and just enjoy what is out there on the patio,” Washburn said.“It’s really going to be one of those show areas for us moving forward.” This is the library’s first major remodel since the facility was built nearly 30 years
Peoria Main Library scheduled for renovations
BY TYLER WEGLEITNER Peoria Times Staff Writer
Peoria residents can expect to see big changes coming soon to the city’s Main Library. Renovations for Peoria’s Main Library are scheduled to begin on June 14. The remodel is expected to be completed by early to mid-November, according to Nathaniel Washburn, Peoria’s library and cultural services manager. Washburn said these renovations will
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