Agate Beach neighborhood and dog park is on the north side of Newport and close to several apartments and family housing. The area has fewer parks than the rest of the city. (Shayla Escudero/Lincoln Chronicle)The city of Newport is getting ready to open its new Agate Beach neighborhood and dog park will have a ribbon cutting ceremony Feb. 9. The $800,000 project includes new playground equipment, parking lot improvements and landscaping.
The Agate Beach neighborhood park in Newport has a new playground that includes slides, climbing equipment, as well as a large xylophone and drums. (Shayla Escudero/Lincoln Chronicle)The project was partially prompted by the extension of Northwest Biggs Street along the west side of the park, which is being done in conjunction with the building of the Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services substance abuse recovery center.
The ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, at the park, 185 N.W. 60th St.
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