The City of Clinton is turning the space formerly known as the Roque Court Peace Park into a toddler park.

On the WHOW Morning Show Wednesday, Clinton City Administrator Tony Harris told the Hart Media Group the project was spearheaded by Public Works Director Steve Lobb, who worked alongside the city council to secure funding for the development in the current municipal budget. 

The inspiration for the project stems from a desire to safely accommodate different age groups within the community's recreational areas. According to Harris, Director Lobb recognized a need to separate smaller children from older kids playing at the nearby Kiwanis Park. 

Harris anticipates the park being ready for use this summer.

Residents may remember, about a decade ago, the Clinton High School Class of '73 renovated that space for Roque court. While underutilized in recent years, the space offers a pergola and benches along with custom-fit fencing. 

The cost of the project was approved at a cost of just under $100,000.