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May 18, 2004

DECATUR PARK DISTRICT BREAKS GROUND ON SIGNATURE GOLF COURSE

Work on Raymond Floyd golf course underway

DECATUR – The Decatur Park District, along with community leaders, broke ground today on the Raymond Floyd signature golf course on the city’s south side. “This championship golf course gives us the tools to attract new visitors and new businesses to help stimulate the economy in our community,” said Chris Riley, President, Park Board of Commissioners. “Nearly 70% of our community voted “Yes” to improving our city’s quality of life, and I think this is an important step in our community’s future.”

Utilizing the Global Positioning System (GPS), crews are working on phase one of the project which encompasses the major ground work for the course, including tree removal, lake development, and other earth work. Phase one is expected to take approximately two to three months with completion of the first phase expected July 30th. “The GPS technology saves us time and money,” said Rick Anderson, Director of Golf. “It allows the crews to see the plans as they work to sculpt this signature golf course.”

Residents may view the concept plans for the course at Scovill Golf Course. The course is designed to be family friendly, and includes a First Tee Learning Center where children can learn life skills while they learn golf. “This is a tremendous opportunity to engage our children, and teach them life lessons while they have fun,” said Anderson.

The estimated completion date for the Raymond Floyd signature course is spring/summer of 2006. Funds from the property transaction with Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) will fund the project. In addition, proceeds will also be used by the Decatur Park District to fund “Parks & Recreation 2010,” an initiative to improve neighborhood and community parks. “This initiative truly is an Opportunity of a Generation,” said Bill Clevenger, Executive Director, Decatur Park District. “We believe the community’s voice of support is the catalyst of great things to come in Decatur’s future.”

Projects in this Parks and Recreation 2010 initiative include:

Underway:
Cresthaven Park: expand park and make general improvements
Hess Park: general park improvements

Mid-Summer:
Brush College Park: renovate ball field, tennis and basketball courts
Park Luise: develop a natural walking trail

Fall 2004:
Fans Field Park: general park improvements
Nelson and Fairview Parks: new roofs on large pavilions

Spring 2005:
Stevens Creek bike trail to Ravina Park: begin land acquisition and development of walking trail from Fairview Park to Ravina Park

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