Columbus Junction has undertaken a project to enhance and modernize its playgrounds.

The City of Columbus Junction decided that adding new equipment and remodeling their playgrounds was a good idea for safety and community reasons. With Highway 92 dividing the city playgrounds, they decided not only to add new equipment to Chautauqua Park, but also to add a large playground to Monkey Run Park.

Through private donations, local businesses, the Louisa Development Group, and the city itself, over $100,000 was raised for these projects.

 The city will take the next steps over the winter, adding and upgrading more playground equipment to both parks. Monkey Run Park will have a large play set on both the third and fifth street sides.