Citizens Park sprayground opens to the public April 9
The City of Aiken hosts a grand opening for Citizens Park sprayground on Wednesday April 9 with a 10 a.m. Springtime Lunch and Play event. The Marionette Theatre presents a program before a 12:30 p.m. ribbon cutting attended by Mayor Fred Cavanaugh City Manager Richard Pearce council members and Recreation Commission chair Brenda Mills.
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Springtime Lunch and Play Opens New Sprayground at Citizens Park
The city celebrates the grand opening of a sports themed sprayground at Citizens Park located at 651 Old Airport Road on April 9 at 11 a.m. The project cost 119,062.04 funded by round two of the Capital Project Sales Tax. The facility features a tennis shoe slide and sports equipment water features.
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Nonprofit of the Week: Aiken Land Conservancy Protects Open Space
The Aiken Land Conservancy a volunteer group with two part time staff guards open land and historic properties in Aiken and surrounding areas. It owns and protects sites like the 12 acre Winthrop Polo Field and helped establish Boyd Pond Park and the Carolina Bay Nature Reserve. The group plans to actively target new properties to safeguard as development pressures rise.
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Weather delays threaten Pacers and Polo at Aiken Triple Crown
Forecasters predict 76 high 42 low with 80 percent rain and possible severe storms on Saturday. Aiken Polo Club official Charles Bostwick says safety of horses and players drives postponement decisions, with a makeup day set for Sunday any further rain shifts plans.
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Pacers and Polo Match At Powderhouse Polo Field
The Pacers and Polo event at Powderhouse Polo Field on Powder House Road opens gates at 10 30 a m with a 1 p m match. Prices at the gate are 10 for adults 5 for children and 5 for parking. VIP tent 75 includes lunch bar program and admission. Reserved row parking 100 includes four tickets and a program. Organized by Aiken Polo Club USCA and Pacer Club.
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