The Taylorville Park District has kept their schedule busy while managing multiple projects. Coming off an eventful Easter Egg Hunt and pickleball clinic, the Park District is gearing up for a Summer full of concerts and events. The Manners Park Pool Project is out for bid and fundraising has begun for the Jayne’s Park tennis courts to be used by Taylorville Tennis teams. Jessica Franks, Recreation Director with the Taylorville Park District, discusses the fundraising already given and the end goal in mind.

As for the Manners Park Pool project, things are starting to move. Bidding will end on May 21st and the Park Board will announce the bid winners at their next monthly meeting.

Franks explains there will still be opportunity for the pool project to employ local contractors for the work needed.

Franks details the lengthy list of events taking place this Summer starting in June through August.

Find out more about the Taylorville Park District at www.taylorvilleparkdistrict.com.

Jessica Franks appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.