{"id":14209,"date":"2025-04-22T14:47:57","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T18:47:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/?p=14209"},"modified":"2025-04-22T14:47:57","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T18:47:57","slug":"park-proposal-aims-to-transform-15-acres-in-georgetown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/park-proposal-aims-to-transform-15-acres-in-georgetown\/","title":{"rendered":"Park Proposal Aims to Transform 15 Acres in Georgetown"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

GEORGETOWN, Del.<\/strong> \u2014 A 15-acre property at 225 S. Bedford St. could be converted into a public park under a proposal introduced at the April 14 Town Council meeting. The plan outlines the transformation of the site into a central green space for the community, potentially featuring a dog park and a pond across one to two acres. The resident behind the proposal is also considering donating the land to the city, depending on community interest. Previous discussions about a dog park had stalled, but the new proposal seeks to revive the idea. To address liability concerns, the individual is working to establish a nonprofit to oversee the project. Outreach efforts are planned to engage Georgetown\u2019s Hispanic community, ensuring the development is inclusive. Preparation efforts are already underway in coordination with the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. The initial phase involves clearing overgrowth and cleaning a nearby ditch, with that work targeted for completion in the next year. The full park project would be rolled out in phases over multiple years. Mayor Bill West requested a timeline from DNREC to help determine the feasibility and pace of the effort. If successful, the project could provide the town with a long-awaited green space and new recreational opportunities for residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GEORGETOWN, Del. \u2014 A 15-acre property at 225 S. Bedford St. could be converted into a public park under a proposal introduced at the April 14 Town Council meeting. The plan outlines the transformation of the site into a central green space for the community, potentially featuring a dog park and a pond across one […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[29],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14209","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pbtNqq-3Hb","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":14748,"url":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/georgetown-council-to-review-proposed-housing-development-on-north-bedford-street\/","url_meta":{"origin":14209,"position":0},"title":"Georgetown Council to Review Proposed Housing Development on North Bedford Street","author":"admin","date":"May 12, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"\u00a0Georgetown, Del. -- Town officials in Georgetown will begin reviewing a proposal Monday night that could lead to a major residential development just north of the town center. 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