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JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Department of the Interior (DOI) has awarded several grants totaling $1,250,858.23 to different parks projects across North Dakota.

The funds are authorized by Congress through LWCF and the State of North Dakota will further allocate these funds to support local public parks projects, state conservation, and expand outdoor recreation access.

Jamestown Parks & Recreation received a grant of $148,787.50 federal share for Lawrence “Trapper” Softball Field updates. The total project cost is reportedly $297,575.

Updates to Trapper Field include installation of lighting for the field and support equipment for the lights. Accompanying the updates will be perimeter fencing to accommodate the lighting fixtures.

Other projects that received funding include Devils Lake Park Board to develop an accessible building to support outdoor activities, Ashley Park District to construct three pickleball courts in Ashley City Park, and Leeds Park District to repurpose the sand volleyball court to a playground suitable for children ages five and under at the Leeds City Park.