This summer Imagination Station committee members will be hard at work raising $400,000 for the revival of the grand playground at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex in Alexander City. With renderings and plans in place, their goal of creating a safe and fun environment for kids of all ages is closer to becoming a reality.
According to Kasey Kaschak, director of parks and recreation, the committee has already secured over $16,000 in donations, and they hope to increase that amount as the summer wears on.
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