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City of Morrilton Parks and Recreation (2018) Print
2018 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
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Public places
└ Public space activation
└ Public space activation
With the addition of several new hammocks near Morrilton's nature trail and park, the Parks and Recreation Department provided a place for all ages to pause, lean back and relax. According to the City, the installation has led drivers to slow down to look at the hammock farm, with some visitors trying out hammocks for the first time.
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