Delaware
(This list does not include Recovery Action Program planning
grants.)
Project Sponsor: Wilmington
Project Name: Price Run Bathhouse
Federal Share: $185,870
Fiscal Year: 1980
Description: Renovated roof, electrical and
plumbing systems, installed solar heating system for shower
facility, new lighting and air conditioning.
Project Sponsor: Wilmington
Project Name: Price Run Swimming Pool
Federal Share: $133,000
Fiscal Year: 1983
Description: Renovated swimming pool.
Project Sponsor: Wilmington
Project Name: Inner City Youth Skating
Federal Share: $56,203
Fiscal Year: 1992
Description: King/Greenleaf Center - In innovative
program developed by the city, in partnership with the police
department and a private parking authority, worked together
and created a new program for 12-19 year old at-risk youth.
A parking garage of a hotel was converted into a roller skating
ramp each weekend. Access to the garage was provided without
charge by the parking authority, while the parks department
and the police department provided entertainment and education.
Free skate rental, safety equipment, music, and recreation
leaders were provided by those agencies. Councelling, educational
lectures, rap session and other group activities were integrated
with the fun. The program began in the summer of 1992, and
was so successful that was offered each summer through 1994.
Project Sponsor: Wilmington
Project Name: Kirkwood and Tilton Parks
Federal Share: $98,000
Fiscal Year: 1994
Description: Kirkwood Park - Installed a
new wolkway, playground equipment, exercise court, and renovated
drainage system. Tilton Park - removed old playground equipment,
and installed new playground equipment.
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