First we had to prioritize. Our first priority was to have a play area for preschoolers. Secondly, we wanted a walking track, and thirdly, we wanted a recreational area for grilling and picnics.

I've lived here for 20 years. This is the first time the blacks and the whites in the community have worked together on a project and it's turned out beautifully. I'm so pleased to be a part of the coalition. It's been a wonderful collaborative effort that I hope will continue on to bigger and better things.