Fairbury’s Marsh Park gets a facelift

Posted on August 19, 2017
A gazebo, bandstand and pavilion are among the recent improvements to Marsh Park in Fairbury. (Photo courtesy Prairielands Foundation)

By Cynthia Grau

FAIRBURY – New buildings are in place at Marsh Park in Fairbury thanks to residents looking to improve the community.

Dale Maley spearheaded the project with plenty of helpers pitching in, and while the grand opening of the park on Ash St. isn’t planned until next summer, a lot has already been done.

“When people come by the park, they really like the new gazebo,” Maley said. “In fact, there’s talk of holding weddings in the gazebo. So you could have your wedding in the gazebo. You could have a band playing in the new bandstand. You could hold your reception in the new screened-in pavilion and we have a newly upgraded restroom for any type of activities.”

Donations may be sent to the non-profit organization The Prairielands Foundation at 104 E. Locust St., Fairbury, IL 61739.

Cynthia Grau can be reached at [email protected].

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