(La Porte, IN) - A playground in La Porte has been given a much-needed face lift.

Hastings Park on the northeast corner of Boyd Blvd. and Monroe Street was re-dedicated at a special ceremony today.  The purpose was to showcase its newly installed playground equipment.

La Porte Park Foundation President Jim Magnuson said the new pieces replaced the wooden play structures that were no longer safe for children to play on due to exposure to the elements over time.

The cost was $60,000 split between the park foundation and Big Comedy La Porte.

A founding member of Big Comedy La Porte, Amanda Sorg, was involved in the development of Hastings Park after the land was given to the city in 2013.  Sorg lost her battle with cancer in 2020.

“We are beyond grateful for their commitment to our parks,” Magnuson said.