The playground equipment was falling apart. A fire burned most of the plants and shrubs. A modern community center was added in 1985. Six tennis courts and three handball courts were built in 1988. All the buildings were repainted in 1988.
People tend to appreciate something more if they are paying for it.
The community center can be expanded and additional staff and facilities added. People of all ages play a variety of sports in the park, including tennis, baseball, softball, and handball. The after-school play program is used by the children of working parents. The community center offers a variety of classes and programs during the day and in the evening. Child-care specialist John Adams has found that the children who use the park after school do better in school.