ATTALLA — Kids in Attalla will be making a splash thanks to a federal grant, Gov. Kay Ivey announced,

A $716,312 grant from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund will help provide major upgrades to the city of Attalla’s park system, including pickleball and tennis courts as well as construct a splash pad.

“This project will bring many new amenities to the Attalla City Park and Attalla City Sports Complex that will appeal to people of all ages,” Ivey said. “I commend the city for this major undertaking and the positive impact it will have on the city and its residents.”

Ivey notified Attalla Mayor Larry Means that the grant had been approved. The city of Attalla is providing the required match of $716,312 for the project.

The city plans to construct a splash pad, three picnic pavilions, a restroom/changing building, along with providing sidewalks and additional parking at the Attalla City Park.

At the adjacent Attalla City Sports Complex, the city will construct four lighted pickleball courts, two lighted tennis courts, sidewalks and other amenities.

The Land and Water Conservation Fund is a program of the U.S. Department of the Interior. The LWCF program is administered in Alabama by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs.

“Attalla city leaders are to be congratulated for this major undertaking that will greatly improve the city’s park system and attract residents and visitors,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said. “ADECA is pleased to join Gov. Ivey in supporting this project.”