The Mt. Carmel Lions Club has received approval from the Wabash County Board to move forward with a multi-phase improvement project at Froman Park.
Lions Club representatives appeared before the board requesting permission to begin a re-beautification effort, starting with addressing long-standing drainage and roadway issues near the ballpark. The group said funding is already in place to complete the initial drainage work, which has made portions of the park road difficult to travel.
The Lions Club said the drainage improvements are the first step in a larger vision for the park that could eventually include a disc golf course. The goal, they said, is to bring more positive activity to the park, increase community use, and reduce ongoing maintenance problems.
Plans also discussed include landscaping and beautification efforts, potential use of mulch around trees and the lake to reduce mowing, and future conservation projects such as native plantings and wildflowers. Club members said these improvements could create new spaces for community gatherings, photos, and events.
The County Board thanked the Lions Club for taking the initiative and unanimously approved a motion allowing the group to proceed with the first phase of the project. The Lions Club will provide the county with project details before work begins, with additional phases to be reviewed as plans develop.
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