Veteran's Park Renovation


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About the Veteran's Park Amphitheater Renovation Project… The Springfield Arts Council, in cooperation with National Trail Parks and Recreation District, is currently in the second phase of the Veteran’s Park Amphitheater Renovation Project. This project addresses vital physical improvements to Veteran’s Park that will provide for the continued growth of the Summer Arts Festival, enhance the public’s enjoyment of this community event, and create an outdoor performance facility conducive for use by other community organizations.
Concerns included: a stage area that was uneven and inadequately drained, flooding in the orchestra pit, poor access for those with physical challenges, the need for improved audience sight lines, electrical and lighting issues, erosion of the cliff face, and audience comfort requirements, such as inadequate restrooms and concessions facilities.
The Project enhances audience experience, comfort and accessibility through topographic alterations, provisions for ADA accessibility, the addition of adequate numbers of public restrooms, and structural repairs and technical improvements which will also address the current requirements of the performers attracted to the Summer Arts Festival.
Importantly, the design of these proposed enhancements is to be accomplished in such a manner as to complement the existing natural beauty of the Amphitheater. These enhancements will enable the Springfield Arts Council to continue to attract performers of national stature to the Festival, allowing residents of the greater Clark County region the opportunity to experience outstanding performances. Further, the project will provide upon completion an exciting "new" venue to be utilized by many other community groups and organizations.
The scope of the project requires the sum of $3,885,000 for design and construction. We are pleased that $2,710,000 has already been committed to the project, leaving the balance of $1,175,000 to be generated through a capital campaign.*
In the tradition of passing the hat at Summer Arts Festival performances, we extend this very special opportunity to tip your hat in support the Veteran’s Park Amphitheater Renovation Project. We invite you to toss your hat into the ring with a contribution to the Capital Campaign for the renovation of Veteran’s Park Amphitheater. 2006 marked the 40th consecutive season of the admission-free Summer Arts Festival. Your generous support helps the Springfield Arts Council fulfill its mission of "building a better community through the arts." *(pledges as of April 2006)
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