Playground, archery range coming to Oak Mountain

Oak Mountain State Park will soon be adding a playground and an archery range for its visitors to enjoy. At the Sept. 8 Shelby County Commission meeting, County Manager Alex Dudchock said construction on the playground project will begin “within weeks.”

The two additions are funded by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and Shelby County. The DCNR gave $34,550 to the archery range, and the county gave $25,000. The archery facility will include accommodations for archers of every skill level and even people with physical disabilities. Construction will also include parking and restrooms for the facility, which will be located on John Findlay Drive.

The playground will be built on Terrace Drive and will include a pavilion with tables. The DCNR will purchase playground equipment and contribute $15,000 for its assembly and installation. Shelby County provided $25,000 and prepared the playground site for construction.

For more, visit alapark.com/oakmountain.