Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility Williams announces over $168 thousand in funding for Minch Park Improvements

Williams announces over $168 thousand in funding for Minch Park Improvements

HARRISBURG, Jan. 29 – State Rep. Dan Williams, D-Chester, announced that Minch Park in Parkesburg Borough has been awarded $168,074 in state funding through the Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program.

The funding, approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, will support critical renovations to Parkesburg’s most utilized municipal park, including needed ADA accessibility improvements, playground updates and enhancements to the park’s tennis courts and pedestrian pathways.

“This funding will revitalize Minch Park, which has served as a central gathering place for generations of Parkesburg residents,” Williams said. “Over the years, the park’s equipment and facilities have deteriorated, limiting its accessibility and usability. With this investment, we can ensure that Minch Park remains a safe and inclusive space for all members of our community, including children with disabilities.

“As someone who has enjoyed Minch Park for many years, it has been heartbreaking to see its deterioration,” Williams added. “Ensuring that every child -- regardless of ability -- can fully enjoy our community’s most beloved park is a priority. I’m proud to support this investment, and I look forward to seeing these improvements come to life.”

Funding for the project comes from Act 13 of 2012, which allocates a portion of unconventional gas well impact fees to support greenways, recreational trails, open spaces and park projects across Pennsylvania.

For more information, residents can contact Williams’ district office by phone at 484-200-8256 or by email at RepWilliams@pahouse.net.