Columbia Borough breaks ground on Makle Park renovation project

State and local officials attended a groundbreaking ceremony for Makle Park Tuesday afternoon. 

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JOE LINTNER | COLUMBIA SPY

State and local officials helped kick off a major improvement project for Makle Park at a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday afternoon. 

The project is Phase 1 of improvements that include resurfacing the park's basketball courts, resurfacing the parking lot with new pavement and striping, constructing a picnic pavilion, and installing a prefabricated restroom. Also included are new benches, trash receptacles, picnic tables, and bike racks.

The improvements are primarily funded through a state Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant, with a matching contribution from the borough.