Fulton’s 10th Avenue park gets new name

FULTON – Fulton’s renovated park on 10th Avenue officially opened to the public Sept. 10 during a ceremony that drew a large crowd.

The refurbished park, originally called 10th Avenue Park or School Park, has been under construction for the past few months.

City officials unveiled the new name of the park – Fulton Friendship Park – “Where new friendships are made and relationships are fostered.”

The renovated park is Americans with Disabilities Act compliant and has new concrete walking paths, a new water fountain, a new concrete basketball court and matting under the playground equipment.

Fourth Ward alderwoman Jackie Wilkin, who spoke at the ceremony, thanked the donors and organizations that made the construction possible. In particular, she thanked the Timken Foundation, which donated $100,000.

The new name for the park came from a competition hosted by Fulton’s parks and recreation program.

“And we want to thank you, the community, who helped send in 60 submissions for the name,” Wilkin said. “Since the equipment opened in June, the park has been packed. New friendships are being made daily. It’s our hope that this community space will be a site for developing friendships for years to come.”

After the ribbon-cutting, guests were treated to hot dogs, chips and ice cream.