Andrews' Ferebee Park Set for $100K Upgrade: New Features and Enhancements Coming Soon

Ferebee Park in Andrews will receive a $100,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina for significant upgrades. The town's grant writer secured this funding to improve the popular local park. Mayor James Reid thanked the town employees and the grant writer for their hard work and expressed excitement about the upcoming enhancements.

The renovation plans include installing a new ADA-compliant playground, named Paradise Playground, which can accommodate 70-85 children. It will have shaded areas for accessibility and comfort. The playground is designed to be durable, with a 100-year warranty.

Other improvements at Ferebee Park will include new picnic areas and a water fountain with a bottle filling station, aimed at enhancing the park's functionality for various social gatherings, such as family outings and birthday parties.

The project also includes updating the park's infrastructure, such as renovating bathrooms and adding new signs to help visitors navigate the park. A new security measure will ensure the park closes at 10 p.m. each night to maintain safety.

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