Blanchard Woods Park, Columbia County’s oldest functioning park, is set to undergo significant upgrades funded by the 2023-2028 Special Purpose Local-Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) projects. The planned enhancements include improvements to athletic fields, parking facilities, walking trails, and the construction of a pickleball complex to meet the growing demand for the sport. Community Services Director John Luton emphasized the importance of revitalizing older parks like Blanchard Woods to accommodate the increasing number of youth sports participants in the area. (theaugustapress.com)

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