Making a Splash in Peekskill
New “Sprayground” opens at Lepore Park
as part of downtown revitalization

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 12, 2007

Contact: George Oros, Tel: (914) 995-2828, Oros@westchesterlegislators.com

Legislator Oros and Peekskill Mayor John Testa watch youngsters play in new sprayground.

Calling it “a refreshing addition to Peekskill,” Legislator George Oros (R-C/Cortlandt) was elated to take part in the grand opening of a new “sprayground” at Lepore Park in Peekskill on a steamy July 11 afternoon. Oros was joined by County Executive Andrew Spano and Peekskill Mayor John Testa.

Located on Main Street, the facility features several interactive water spray features to cool off as many as 50 youngsters during the summer months.

Most of the funding for the project was provided through a federal Community Development Block Grant in conjunction with the Westchester County Urban County Consortium

Oros pointed out 24 percent of the CDBG funding distributed among the 17 county districts this year was given to the 1st District, which covers Cortlandt, Peekskill, Buchanan and the northern end of Yorktown.

“The Community Development Block Grant program has really helped complete many projects that will directly benefit residents,” Oros said. “This water park in Peekskill will provide many days of fun for kids and give adults a much needed break during the dog days of summer. It’s a win-win for everyone.”

“We are pleased to work with Peekskill in making their revitalization happen”, said Spano. “It is great that Peekskill citizens can use this facility at no cost.”

“An important part of our city’s revitalization is making certain that we have superb recreational facilities, and the sprayground is a great example of just that,” said Peekskill Mayor John Testa.

The sprayground will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and will be manned at all times by Peekskill Parks and Recreation personnel.