SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Sylacauga Parks and Recreation reopened Beth Yates Park on Thursday, July 16 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony following months of renovations that included new handicap-accessible playground equipment, shaded landscaping, and interactive signage.
“As part of a continuing project to update and upgrade our entire park system, we are here today to open Beth Yates Park,” Parks and Recreation Director Steve Masters said. “This park targets families with toddler-age children – a safe place for young children to run and play.”
Masters highlighted previous projects, including replacing the former municipal swimming pool with pickleball courts and adding an outdoor basketball court. He also noted major upgrades at Noble Park, the city’s largest park.
“Next on our list will be South Highland and Fairmont parks, as well as a new recreation center with an emphasis on swimming facilities and multi-sport gyms for basketball, volleyball, and much more,” Masters said.
Masters thanked the Sylacauga City Council for its support of recreation facility improvements.
“Thanks to their leadership, we have taken great strides, with a lot more coming,” he said, “and while we’re here, notice the work done to resurface our tennis courts. Four courts are already back in service, and the other two should be completed within a week.”
Following the rededication ceremony, Beth Yates Park hosted a Storytime with Friends event featuring Batman.
