In Lead, a major facelift could be coming to Prospect Park after city leaders reviewed a new revitalization plan this week. The Lead Beautification Committee discovered significant deterioration in the park last spring and has since partnered with Tallgrass Landscape Architecture to redesign the space overlooking Main Street.
The proposal includes repairing retaining walls, improving ADA access, adding a circular garden with benches, and creating a small gathering area. The project could cost between $250,000 and $400,000, but federal and state grants may cover up to 80 percent of the work.
On Monday, the Lead City Commission authorized city staff to work with the Beautification Committee to begin applying for those grants, aiming to transform Prospect Park into a signature downtown destination.
