Garfield Park Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

For Immediate Release:
Danville, September 3, 2026 –
The City of Danville will be holding a Grand Opening for the renovated Garfield Park on
Monday, September 14, at 5:00 PM.
The celebration will begin with a ribbon cutting at 5:00 PM and all community members and
project partners are invited to attend! Mayor Rickey Williams Jr. will share remarks recognizing
the importance of Garfield Park and the continued investment in community parks and
recreational spaces.
Following the ceremony, attendees are invited to enjoy FREE ice cream from Paw Paw Pete’s Ice
Cream Truck from 5:00-6:00 p.m., generously sponsored by GameTime Sports. After 6:00 p.m.,
ice cream will be available for purchase while supplies last.
These park upgrades were funded through the State of Illinois Open Space Land Acquisition and
Development (OSLAD) Grant. The City of Danville received $600,000.00 for new playground
equipment for children ages 2-12, corn hole equipment, football field goals, and a shelter.
Sidewalks throughout the park will be designed to ADA Standards and provide walking loops for
physical exercise.
Event Details:
What: Garfield Park Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
When: Monday, September 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
Where: Garfield Park, Danville, Illinois
The event is free and open to the public.