WOODLAWN, Tenn. – The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation recently announced the selection of Woodlawn Park as one of their 10 New BlueCross Healthy Place Projects for 2021.
They are awarding the Woodlawn Park community hub project $750,000 of their $7.5 million investment across Tennessee to celebrate the company’s 75th anniversary serving Tennesseans. Of the $750,000 total; $600,000 will be used for the project build and $150,000 will be used for a maintenance fund.
Montgomery County Parks and Recreation team member Sally Burchett applied for the BlueCross Healthy Place grant in August 2020 and was notified that Montgomery County would be a recipient of the funds earlier this month.
The description submitted by County Parks and Recreation described the need for comprehensive family fitness opportunities at Woodlawn Park. When Montgomery County was presented with this grant possibility, the Woodlawn community offered their support and input regarding which design would bring the most value to the park and its users.
“We are grateful that Woodlawn Park was chosen as a 2021 BlueCross Healthy Place grant site. Montgomery County has a fantastic park system that continues to grow and improve. This grant will help bring some much-needed state-of-the-art equipment updates to a deserving area of our community,” said Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett.
“Montgomery County Parks and Recreation is fortunate to have the support of the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation. Woodlawn Park’s selection as a 2021 BlueCross Healthy Place is exciting news for our department and community,” said Montgomery County Parks Director Jerry Allbert.
The BlueCross Healthy Place will be located at Woodlawn Park, 2910 Woodlawn Park Road. Demolition and preparation of the site has already begun. Montgomery County Parks asks park users to please avoid the active construction area during this process.
The community hub package will include the following features in the new space:
- Community pavilion
- Play area for ages 2-5
- Play area for ages 5-12
- Fitness stations
- Swingset
For more information about the Blue Cross Healthy Place projects, visit https://www.bcbst.com/about/in-the-community/healthy-places/. To find out more about Montgomery County Parks visit mcgtn.org.