The Westfield Parks and Recreation Dept. released its fourth quarter report Jan. 21, highlighting participation in the fall and winter events.
The report showed increased attendance for Fireside Tales and Westfield in Lights, as well as noting the expansion of the Monon Trail.
“I’m very proud of our volunteers and staff who helped make 2015 one of the best years ever for events in Westfield,” Westfield Parks Director Melody Jones stated in a press release. “We will work hard to make 2016 another great year for events, parks and trails here in Westfield.”
The report also highlighted the new restroom at Simon Moon Park to be open season-round. Construction will be completed in the spring.
MORE ATTENDANCE
Fireside Tales – This event was held two nights in the fall at Simon Moon Park around a fire pit. The event included s’mores and a story and craft. The attendance was estimated at 150 participants each night.
Westfield in Lights – Attendance increased to over 3,500 people. The Parks Dept. claimed that attendance increases each year the event is held.
MONON TRAIL
Grassy Branch Bridge – The bridge was completed and connects the Monon to Ind. 32. This accomplishment makes way for Phase 5 (a bridge over Ind. 32) and Phase 7 (Monon Trail from Monon Trail Elementary School to 216th Street.)
Phase 6 – Phase 6 is now done with the Monon being completed from 181st Street to Monon Trail Elementary School. This added 6,800 feet to the trail and 1,250 feet of connector trails. Signs and lighting will be completed this spring.
