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Podcast: Spartanburg City News
Episode: Airport Park grand opening to be held April 14, 10 a.m.
Description: Spartanburg's west side is about to get its own premier play space as a new park at the Downtown Memorial Airport (500 Ammons Rd.) is set to hold a grand opening celebration on Saturday, April 14 at 10 a.m. The nearly 4-acre park features aviation-themed elements throughout and includes two playgrounds, one for children 5-12 and another for children aged 2-5, as well as a splash pad, multipurpose athletic field, picnic shelters, a paved walking path, and restroom facilities. Total cost for the new park is around $975,000, with $800,000 coming from leftover funds from the City's 2013 parks improvement plan, and the remainder coming...