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Belle Valley Park
Community Park (10 acres)

5300 block Henderson Road
Owned by Millcreek Township and acquired December 26, 1973

Initial Development & History:

Two parcels of land acquired from Mr. Sam Mineo.  A 6.9 acre parcel purchased by the Township for $35,000.00 with assistance from Land and Water Fund.  A 3-acre parcel donated by Mr. Mineo (December 1973).

Acquired a $50,000 matching grant from Land and Water Fund; total project cost of $100,000.00.  Approved by Department of Community Affairs, June 9, 1976.

Construction started April 1977 with final inspection on construction on November 9, 1977.

Development consists of:  parking lot, commons area, multi-purpose area, game area, ballfield, playlot.

Existing Equipment:

bulletCommons area - small pavilion, game tables, benches, sand box, bike rack
bulletBasketball court - full court
bulletFenced ballfield - softball with bleachers
bulletPlayground area - climber, swings, benches, buck-a-bout
bulletRestrooms

Development & Improvements:

1988

Planted approx 15 assorted trees throughout the park
1989 Installed a small platform climber and aero-bench swing
1990 Installed a small picnic pavilion on north section of park with a capacity of approx. 40-50 people
1993 Installed sand volleyball court
1995 Installed Santana restroom dividers
1996 New roof on restrooms
1997 Service drive to ball fields
1999 Painted restrooms
2003 New stainless urinal
2008 Repair to interior plumbing in restroom
2008 New restroom doors
2008 Repaired and resurfaced basketball courts

Future Development:

New playground equipment
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