If you have not already heard, the Port O’Connor Chamber of Commerce has a project we are working very hard on. We are planning a new waterfront playground structure for King Fisher Park. Our plans are to install a playground made from reclaimed post-consumer plastic products such as milk jugs. These quality playground materials are proudly made in the USA and are built to last, especially among the coastal elements! The recycled posts and decks look like wood, are protected from rotting or splitting, and have a UV additive to protect them from fading.

Our current plans include an R3 play unit, for ages 2-12, designed and manufactured by Superior Playgrounds. Also, along with the play structure are plans for two Trout Spring Riders, and two six-foot benches. This playground will have an ADA full ramp system, playground border and recreational surfacing for the safety of our children. You can check out similar playgrounds from this manufacturer at Lighthouse Beach and Bayfront Peninsula Park in Port Lavaca.

The Chamber has been working hard for the past couple of years raising and saving profits from our annual Crawfish Fest & Cookoffs. We have also applied for and received grant money and are involved with other fundraising events to meet this goal. We are two-thirds of the way there and are still in need of approximately $25,000 – $30,000 to complete the project.

Sadly, because of the unusual circumstances now, we are having to cancel our Crawfish Fest, which would have provided much of the needed funds. We will be looking for other ways to complete our project. You are invited to join us in the effort.

Darla Parker, President POC Chamber of Commerce