Commission OKs upgrades to park, Extension Center lot

Sedgwick County commissioners approved bids to upgrade county property at the Sedgwick County Park and Extension Center.

They approved an $89,974 project that would grade and surface part of the Sedgwick County Extension Center parking lot at 21st and Ridge Road.

“It’s going to be a significant improvement and a good start,” said Commissioner Karl Peterjohn, whose district includes the Extension Center.

Public Works Director David Spears said the work would be done during the week and would not affect the farmers market at the Extension Center on Saturdays. Flint Hills Materials will complete the project.

The county also approved $111,339 in accessibility upgrades to Sedgwick County Park to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Farha Construction was the winning bidder.

The project includes new concrete sidewalks, an accessible ramp, parking and striping, and accessible picnic tables and charcoal grills. It also includes a new accessible shelter.

This story was originally published August 24, 2016 at 5:06 PM with the headline "Commission OKs upgrades to park, Extension Center lot."