WESTFIELD — “We’re getting close,” said Community Development Director Peter Miller about plans for a new skate park, following the announcement by the state of Westfield’s inclusion in Land & Water Conservation grant awards.

On Oct. 2, The Healey-Driscoll administration announced nearly $6.4 million in grants to renovate public parks and expand access to outdoor recreation. These grants will leverage an additional $10.5 million in matching funds provided by cities and towns for a total investment of $17M in recreation projects across Massachusetts. The grants come from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant Program, managed by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs.

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