25-06-2025
St. Charles Parish park to receive $500K for upgrades
ST. CHARLES PARISH, La. (WGNO) — A more than $250,000 upgrade is coming to St. Charles Parish's New Sarpy Park.
The park, located at 762 ES Johnson St., will be upgraded with a new playground set, fencing, backstop and pavilion over the basketball court. Design work for these improvements is currently underway.
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According to St. Charles Parish Parks and Recreation, the $250,000 donation comes from Valero.
The Department of Parks and Recreation plans to match Valero's donation amount, bringing the total project funding to $500,000. Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2026 and is anticipated to be completed later that year.
'Partnerships like this are essential to helping us enhance the quality of life for our residents,' said St. Charles Parish Parks and Recreation Director Duane Foret. 'Valero's support allows us to move forward with improvements that will benefit families in New Sarpy for generations to come. We're excited to bring this upgraded park to life and provide a space the community can be proud of.'New Orleans' Jones Academy hosts Color Run to benefit students
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