Wythe County officials unloaded new playground equipment at Ager Park on Monday.
Shortly after, construction got going to add new play elements for younger kids. The playground is closed until work is complete, which if the weather cooperates is estimated to be sometime before the end of the month.
County officials ask that you do not bypass the orange fence or enter the playground or pavilion area at any time until work is done. The park is under video surveillance.
This is the second phase of playground work, funded by local donations, CARES Act funds, Wythe County’s budget and money from the Wythe-Bland Foundation.
Wythe County cut the ribbon on Phase I work at the playground last August. The playground had shut down in May 2023 to get ready for a re-do.
The first phase installed ADA-accessible equipment for 8 to 12-year-old youth. The second phase will add equipment for 2 to 8-year-olds, sidewalks and a parking area.
The playground, designed and installed by Bliss Products and the Wythe County Parks and Recreation Department, was paid for by $280,000 in local area funds and a $50,000 grant from the Wythe-Bland Foundation.
The original playground was built in 1994.
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