The City of
Springhill
undertook the
development of an
unsightly ,
unused property
including an
abandoned
building into an
attractive park
with RV sites and
a multi-purpose
building that can
be used by its
citizens for any
number of events.
The site, located
in the heart of
downtown, was
first conceived
as a park in
1995. The
land was
purchased and
clearing began.
RV sites with
full hookups were
installed and the
front portion of
the building was
restored to a
useable
condition.
In 2000, plans
were made to
completely
renovate the
building into a
modern, useful
structure.
Thirty full
hookups were
provided and they
now bring RVers
into the city for
several days at a
time as well as
serve
construction
workers who find
employment in the
city and
travelers passing
through.
One wing of the
renovated
building now has
a spacious
meeting room to
serve the local
Council on Aging.
It has modern
kitchen
facilities for
serving meals and
game tables
where
senior citizens
can gather for
fun and
fellowship.
The main building
was turned into a
theater-type
facility with
stage, lighting,
sound system and
dressing rooms to
accommodate
visiting
entertainers.
Seating can be
provided for up
to 800 people
with movable
chairs so the
room can be used
for other
purposes.
The spacious
lobby has a
ticket booth,
concession stand
and restroom
facilities.
An office is
included off the
lobby. The
facility is used
by individuals,
schools, churches
and businesses
for events such
as reunions,
conventions,
meetings, etc.
The surrounding
area was
landscaped and
has a walking
trail and covered
picnic pavilion
with barbecue
grill. The
completion of the
project in 2002
culminated in a
facility that
area citizens can
enjoy and be
proud of.
In 2003, the
project earned a
Community
Achievement Award
from the
Louisiana
Municipal
Association in
the category of
Economic
Development.
This is the LMA's
most prestigious
award for
outstanding
municipal
improvements and
accomplishments.
By: Fannie Moore
301 West Church
Street
Springhill,
Louisiana
71075
Phone: 318-539-5646
The rotating pictures
are some of the
artist that have
appeared at the Piney
Woods Palace.
abandoned
building into an
attractive park
with RV sites and
a multi-purpose
building that can
be used by its
citizens for any
number of events.
The site, located
in the heart of
downtown, was
first conceived
as a park in
1995. The
land was
purchased and
clearing began.
RV sites with
full hookups were
installed and the
front portion of
the building was
restored to a
useable
condition.
In 2000, plans
were made to
completely
renovate the
building into a
modern, useful
structure.
where
senior citizens
can gather for
fun and
fellowship.
The main building
was turned into a
theater-type
facility with
stage, lighting,
sound system and
dressing rooms to
accommodate
visiting
entertainers.
Seating can be
provided for up
to 800 people
with movable
chairs so the
room can be used
for other
purposes.