Poughkeepsie Arlington Rotarian Bernard Handel proposed in 2020 that his club undertake improvement of parks in the city of Poughkeepsie, The Rotary Club met with the city Parks and Recreation Department, which suggested that the club start with Spratt Park, which features a pool and trails, a children’s playground, and a former dog park—all in poor condition or nonfunctional. The following year, the club obtained a grant from The Rotary Foundation and District 7210 to help fund the restoration. The club also found sponsors who could help, including the Jewish Federation of Dutchess County and insurer Marshall & Sterling. By 2022 work was already showing many improvements, with a ribbon-cutting opening of the restored park on May 13. Poughkeepsie Arlington President Darcy McCourt and Membership Chair Adam Belok visit Radio Rotary to describe the many improvements in the park.
Learn more:
Poughkeepsie Arlington Rotary: https://rotarydistrict7210.org/clubinfo/poughkeepsie-arlington
Poughkeepsie Arlington Rotary on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poughkeepsie.arlington.rotary.club
Poughkeepsie Parks and Recreation: https://www.cityofpoughkeepsie.com/221/Parks-Recreation
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