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Blue River Memorial Park in Shelbyville will be a prime location to view the total solar eclipse on April 8.
There will not be a fee to enter the park as previously discussed. Despite other areas in Shelby County charging for viewing space, Shelbyville Parks and Recreation Department Director Trisha Tackett confirmed the city’s largest park will be free to visit on April 8.
There may still be parks department employees on hand to direct traffic and ensure no damage is done to the park but there will not be an entry fee.
In other parks board business Wednesday:
Elected Gary Nolley as parks board president with Terie Anderson becoming vice-president. Other board members include Tammy Knox and newly-appointed Scarlett Tinsley-Price, who replaced Gary Bowen on the board in 2024. The 2024 Easter Egg Hunt will take place on March 30 at Kennedy Park. Tackett announced the parks department is starting the process to create a new 5-year plan, which will include community input. Parks department has received a $20,000 grant from the Blue River Community Foundation that will be matched by the City of Shelbyville for use in trail safety, including lights. A shade structure will be installed at the new pickleball courts at Blue River Memorial Park. The facility also will have benches and picnic tables.The Shelby County Post is a digital newspaper producing news, sports, obituaries and more without a pay wall or subscription needed. Get the most recent Shelby County Post headlines delivered to your email by visiting shelbycountypost.com and click on the free daily email signup link at the top of the page.
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