Anyone driving into the picturesque village of Glen Allan these days will see a new tennis court.
The court grew from a vision of a group of people into a community project, which took less than a year to come to completion.
“As we finish up this phase of the project the GAPA (Glen Allan Parks Association) would like to thank all those who have made this possible,” states GAPA volunteer Carla Schott.
“It takes a community working together with their township to make a project like this succeed.
“There are many people to thank but two come to mind very quickly: Larry Lynch and Jim Gross. When we (GAPA) found out that we had a small window of opportunity to get the ground excavated, they worked beside us, making it possible. We were also able to get our new swings in because of the willingness of all parties to work together.”
Schott said the group is still fundraising.
“We are very close to achieving our first goal of $30,000. With this in mind and a donation of light standards from M.E.I. Paving Contractors, we would like to work towards our next goal – lamps for these stands. We would also like to put up basketball nets, maybe a bench or two as well,” said Schott.
The GAPA’s account will be left open at the Township of Mapleton and tax receipts will be given for any donations to this project. Donors should make cheques out to “Township of Mapleton” and tag it “Glen Allan tennis court.”
“We would like to encourage local business to donate as well,” said Schott, noting a sign designed and donated by Innovative Designs will be placed in the park acknowledging contributions.
A grand opening is in the works for early this fall. There will be hamburgers, hotdogs fun and games.
