HSHC hosts ribbon cutting at Rutherford Park
Healthy Schools Healthy Communities (HSHC) hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony last Friday at Rutherford Park in western Houston. The event was in recognition of the completion of an equipment upgrade at the park that included the addition of a 12-piece "boot camp in-ground outdoor gym" designed for people ages 13-and-up, and a set of playground equipment and a pair of molded bucket swings, each designed for kids ages 2-12. HSHC area wellness coordinator Earlene Stoops said several groups and individuals were instrumental in the project. "The City of Houston's grounds department, electric department and parks and recreation department, Downtown Houston Inc., the Texas County Health Department and the community have all played a part in bringing this park to life," Stoops said. Plans are now in place to add a restroom and drinking fountain at the park, pending final approvals.