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WHITESTOWN, Ind. (WISH) – A new 14-acre park being built on the site of a former junkyard won’t include a long-anticipated aquatics facility.
The Town of Whitestown will break ground on Maurer Commons Park, located on the former Wrecks, Inc. salvage yard, on April 2. Once finished, the Town said the now-vacant property will feature a playground, basketball and pickleball courts, and amphitheater.
“This park represents another important step in continuing to invest in amenities that enhance quality of life for our residents,” Town Manager Katie Barr said in a statement.
As early as 2021, Whitestown took steps towards building a $20 million aquatic facility on the property. Town officials planned to begin construction on the water park by the end of 2023, complete with water slides and a lazy river.
While Maurer Commons Park will include a splash pad, it won’t include the aquatics center.
“The aquatics facility was an early concept and part of long-range planning. Plans often evolve as budgets, agreements, partnerships, and community feedback develop,” an updated press release Read Entire Article
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