It's amazing to think of everything accomplished on the South Main Complex since 2016. A collaborative effort between Cheney Recreation Commission, the City of Cheney and numerous citizens and volunteers have contributed to the following projects.
1. A master plan for the land was developed through public input by LK Architecture.
2. A playground grant was secured by Cheney Recreation for $25,000 to purchase a $50,000 play structure.
3. Dirt work was completed on the north section for future multi-use fields.
4. Future multi-use fields were seeded in the late fall with the help of a donor.
5. 80 trees were donated by ICTrees and planted by volunteers.
6. A grant was secured for $50,000 to build an additional ball field.
7. The parking lot size was doubled.
2017:
8. Gaga Ball Pit was constructed as an Eagle Scout Project.
9. A grant for $947.50 was secured from KDHE to purchase 5 park benches.
10. Fourteen trees were donated and planted by the Gorges Family Tree Farm (Value: $1,750)
11. "Cheney" entrance sign was built and funded by Make A Difference Day (Value: $4,095)
12. Dirt work for the additional ball fields was completed and the beginning stages of a pond began.
12. An electrical transformer and lights were added to the parking lot.
2018:
13. Backstop was erected at newest ballfield.
14. Sprinkler system was installed and grass was planted at the newest ball field.
15. Another fourteen trees were donated and planted by the Gorges Family Tree Farm (Value: $1,750)
16. Landscaping was done around the "Cheney" entrance sign.
17. Perimeter fencing around the newest ballfield was installed.
18. Dugouts at the newest ballfield were built.
19. Bleachers were purchased.
2019:
Upcoming improvements scheduled- Sunshade Structures, Concrete, Scoreboard
