The groundbreaking event for Walker County Centennial Park took place last month. (City of Jasper)

On Friday, August 9, United Way of Central Alabama and member of their volunteer program, Hands On, officially opened the Walker County Park in Jasper.

The park is the third of six centennial parks celebrating United Way’s 100 year anniversary back in 2023.

Read on for more details.

A proud moment for Walker County

The City of Jasper’s goal to reinvent community is now coming to fruition with the opening of Walker County Centennial Park.

The long-term objective is to continue fostering recreational harmony while adding fun amenities. Kids, for example, will have an opportunity to come together while learning in the pavilion, which will also function as an outdoor classroom.

Here are some more of the park’s features:

BBQ grills
Gardens
Pickleball courts
Swings
Walking track

The groundbreaking of this new park is just one of many projects centered on revitalizing the community. The city is focused on preserving fields and public spaces where families have created everlasting memories.

Now, United Way is also helping to grow and reshape land that will create more space for families to thrive.

“I just can’t thank United Way enough for making this possible. I think it’ll be a beautification and an enhancement for the community. I’m definitely glad and proud someone has shown interest in the District 5 area to make this possible.”
Willie Moore, Jasper City County Councilor

Get involved by volunteering with United Way

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by United Way Hands On (@uwcahandson)

Want to pitch in?

You can also sponsor further updates to the park.

You can volunteer with the United Way Hands On program and help keep this new park clean.

Take a walk and enjoy a day in the park

Need to get those steps in? Head over to the Walker County Centennial Park and enjoy a fun day of outdoor activities, family fun and community engagement.