Earlier this fall, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) staff joined with local and state officials to cut the ribbon on renovations at two parks in Columbia Borough, Lancaster County.
At Makle Park, DCNR supported the renovation of basketball courts and the construction of a comfort station, pavilion, and accessible pathways.
Descendants of the Makle family—who originally donated the parkland—attended the event.
A second ribbon cutting in the borough also happened this fall at Janson Park. Work on this park included new play equipment, walkway, plaza, and parking area.
DCNR supported the Makle Park project with federal American Rescue Plan Act funds. The Janson Playground project received funding through a state grant from the Environmental Stewardship Fund.
