Grant Park Restoration
Oval Garden Photo Courtesy of Ken Robb
Grant Park has undergone a $232,000 renovation project to give it a much needed facelift and cleaning.
The jewel of the restoration is the Oval Garden, seen above. The urns were donated by Terry Cole during a previous renovation of the fountain. During this project, they were re-purposed in the oval garden, around the fountain, and at the entrances.
The monument in the middle has plaques recognizing the major donors. The sidewalk was completely redone, and the limestone retaining walls added. With the addition of perennial and the urns filled with mums, it is a beautiful focal point of our park!
To date we have received:
- $132,000 in private and in-kind donations
- $50,000 In-kind pledge from the City of Galena
- $50,000 from the Galena Foundation
The Galena Foundation would like to thank each and every donor who contributed to the Grant Park restoration project.
Photo courtesy of Ken Robb
Photo courtesy of Ken Robb
The Gazebo and Pavilion both received attention
early on in our project, including:
- Upgraded electrical
- Paint
- New Roofing
- Upgraded plumbing (pavilion)
The Pergola was also restored, and new Wysteria vines added to replace those that had died.
22 trees that were either invasive or diseased and dying have been removed, and new trees planted in their place. The fountain received a new paint job and restoration work for damages.
Plaques from Oval Garden Photos Courtesy of Ken Robb
