The
Motz County Park development project near St. Johns is one of four finalists for a
DaVinci Award in the Environmental Adaptation/Daily Living/Work Aides category.
Clinton County
worked in partnership with local community organizations and local
residents to create a special outdoor recreation area at the park. The
area aims to serve county residents and visitors regardless of their
physical abilities.
“The project is already having an impact on
the region, Michigan and beyond. Several Michigan park departments have
called for information about the project, intending to incorporate
design features in their own park developments,” says Jerry Jaloszynski,
coordinator of the Clinton County Parks and Green Space Commission.
“I also received emails from a study group in England inquiring about
development of the park’s swimming beach. Apparently, England does not
generally use former gravel pits for public recreation. Our beach
development will be used as a case study in the group’s efforts to
change the status quo.”
A worldwide panel of judges reviewed
nominations received from across the United States, Canada, United
Kingdom, France and Denmark.
Source: Jerry Jaloszynski, Clinton County Parks and Green Space Commission
Writer: Suban Nur Cooley
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