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Plans for improvements to Elmendorf Park, located on the Westside of San Antonio—a predominantly Latino area that has been historically underserved—are in the works.
More importantly, local residents have approved of the plans for the $14 million in added amenities to the 30-acre park.
According to a San Antonio Express news article, improvements will include: new playground equipment, an upgraded pool, an adult exercise area, trails, fountains and additional parking.
In the news article, Lourdes Galvan, a trustee of the San Antonio River Authority (SARA), said: “It’s been a long ride, but this happened because of all of you.” She added, “this is a result of your input.”
The renovations are scheduled to begin by December 2014 and the project is to be complete by the following year.
For more information, access the full news article here.
By The Numbers
33
percent
of Latinos live within walking distance (<1 mile) of a park
