The City of Kearney will mark the start of construction on its new Hall Park project with a public groundbreaking ceremony at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 507 S. Prospect St.

The planned park is being developed with seniors in mind, while also offering an accessible outdoor gathering space for residents of all ages. City officials say the project is intended to expand recreational opportunities and create a place where community members can stay active, connected and engaged.

Mayor Randy Pogue said the project reflects the city’s continued focus on quality of life.

“Hall Park is an investment in quality of life and in creating more opportunities for our seniors to stay active and connected,” Pogue said. “We’re excited to begin construction and look forward to seeing residents of all ages enjoy the park.”

The ceremony will include brief remarks from city officials and community leaders before the ceremonial groundbreaking. Those attending will also be able to view project renderings showing the park’s planned design.

Community members, local leaders and park supporters are invited to attend the event. The groundbreaking will take place at the Hall Park site, located at 507 S. Prospect St. in Kearney.

KPGZ News – Brian Watts contributed to this story.

The City of Kearney announced that it is one step closer to building another park. Hall Park, a park designed for Kearney’s senior community, will become a long-awaited reality.

Kearney’s Hall Park project was selected as one of the Land and Water Conservation grant recipients for 2023. 51 agencies applied for Land and Water Conservation Fund grants through the Missouri State Parks, a division of the Department of Natural Resources.

*The future Hall park site is located at the NE corner of 92 and Prospect Street*

“This project has been in the works since 2012, when Gary Hall donated the property of his parents to the city for a park, specifically geared towards our senior population,” reads a post on the city’s Facebook page. “The city applied for the $500,000 grant in 2022, which required a $500,000 match. Thanks to the citizens approving the use tax for police, pets, parks and pathways, we were able to fund the $500,000 match.”

The city thanked the Hall family for such a generous donation that will benefit residents and the Parks and Recreation Department for their work in securing the grant.

The future park site is located at the NE corner of 92 and Prospect Street. Construction is anticipated to begin in spring of 2025.

Brian Watts contributed to this story.