Federal parks project to invest millions into Kansas City [Video]

The U.S. Department of the Interior is investing millions of dollars into one of Kansas City’s largest parks.On Wednesday, the federal department announced that a substantial portion of $46.7 million in funding for community-led local park projects will go to significant improvements for Swope Park. Specifically, Kansas City will receive $4.25 million through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) program to redevelop the northwest portion of Swope Park. The project focuses on 215 of the park’s 1,805 acres. Improvements include a new neighborhood connection trail, a 10,000-square-foot playground, a bandstand and improvements to five pre-existing shelters. New pedestrian safety measures along access roads into the park are also part of the project.In addition to Kansas City, the federal program covers the renovation or creation of 10 local parks in Arizona, California, Iowa, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas. “Through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership program, the Interior Department is …