Galveston to reopen improved Schreiber Park this spring

New playground equipment is among the improvements at Galveston's Schreiber Park, set to reopen this spring. Photo courtesy if city of Galveston New playground equipment is among the improvements at Galveston's Schreiber Park, set to reopen this spring. Photo courtesy if city of Galveston Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Galveston to reopen improved Schreiber Park this spring 1 / 1 Back to Gallery

Galveston is preparing to reopen a local park this spring after several renovations.

The city's Parks and Recreation Department oversaw the changes, with the goal of developing Schreiber Park into a state-of-the-art playground for youths in the Galveston community.

City officials said in a press release Monday that the city was redesigning the park to accommodate children ages 2 to 12, and increasing accessibility and safety. Its new features include age-appropriate equipment (such as slides, ladders, spring riders), an ADA-accessible swing set, and a splash pad like those found in parks like Menard Park and Wright Cuney Park.

Also, the city is installing shaded picnic areas, building new fencing, and renovating the park's restroom facilities. The park is located at 83rd Street at the airport.

"Schreiber Park sets the bar for future green spaces in Galveston," Parks and Recreation Director Barbara Ekelund-Sanderson said in a written statement. "We are excited to offer state-of-art playground areas that our community can be proud of and enjoy for many years to come."