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A bridge walkway is part of the attraction of Old Settlers Park in Burlington.
A significant investment into the Ward County park system last year means less work to do this year, but the park board continues to make plans for future improvements.
This year the focus will be on Rice Lake, said Travis Schmit, assistant county engineer. The park board will meet May 4 to consider the feasibility of funding beach restoration and restrooms. The county sold 2-¢ lots on the north side of the beach and has allocated that money toward beach improvements.
“We are planning improvements to rehabilitate the swim beach to make it more user friendly and increase our capacity, bringing it to modernization with working restrooms and running water,” Schmit said.