Alabama Public Radio is turning forty years old. All year long the APR news team is diving into the archive to bring you the best of the best of our coverage. That includes this story from 2015. APR student intern Josh Hollis reported on an unusual construction project. It involved a Tuscaloosa area park and a company from Denmark.
A work crew from Struthers Recreation lifted a metal framework in place that will hold a canopy designed to shade playground equipment at the All-Inclusive Playground at Sokol Park last week.
Work is proceeding on the first phase of the playground project that features University Alabama-styled playground equipment, including a miniature version of Denny Chimes.
The playground is being constructed in three phases. The first phase, known as the University Phase, features playground equipment fashioned after UA landmarks Denny Chimes and the Quad, as well as Bryant-Denny Stadium. Phase one is scheduled to open April 21, according to PARA spokeswoman Becky Booker.