1. VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK River Valley Veterans Coalition Committee Members Allen Kimball AL, Post 20 A.M. Armstrong VFW, Post 2283 Harold Davis DAV, Chapter 27 Bill Hefley MCL, Detachment 1310 Bill Eaton MOAA, River Valley Chapter

2. To honor and acknowledge the sacrifices made by our area veterans To provide a central gathering place for activities related to veterans and patriotic programming The three existing Veteran Memorials across the River Valley Area are separated and do not fully reflect the true dedication and service of area veterans. There is limited public visibility of existing Veteran Memorials Why do this?

3. Project started February 2014 Site determined US Army Corps of Engineers APPROVED: 99 yr lease of land approved for this purpose Accepted as city park to be maintained by Parks and Recreation Name changed Architectural rendering Initial cost estimate completed Project History

4. Existing Memorials

5. Veterans’ Parks Marker 1 Currently off Detroit Ave. (Crawford School Park) Will be moved near the entrance of the new park

6. Existing Memorials Veterans’ Parks Marker 2 World War II Memorial Currently on South Arkansas Ave. (former Russellville HS/ current Adult Education Center) Will be moved to the pavilion honor area WWII Veteran Memorial

7. Existing Memorials Veterans’ Parks Marker 3 Pope County Veterans Memorial Currently outside Pope County courthouse Will be near the entrance of the park

8. Future Memorials Pope County Civil War Marker (front) Will be near the entrance of the park

9. Future Memorials Pope County Civil War Marker (back) Will be near the entrance of the park

10. Granite Markers

12. Planned Site 3 acres Will have room for future expansion

13. Concept Design 399 Lake Front Drive Russellville, AR

14. Walk of honor Veterans who have served Comprised of granite markers of veterans Wall of Honor Lists POW/MIA/KIA veterans Located within the pavilion (which includes a performance stage) Memorial Park Features

15. US Army Corps of Engineers APPROVED: 99yr lease of land approved for this purpose Accepted to be a city park designed by veterans and maintained by city Parks and Recreation Conceptual design completed Status

16. Phase 1: Parking lot Moving of current Bona Dea Park signs Phase 2: Relocation of aforementioned veteran memorials and markers Start the Walk of Honor Phase 3: Construction of Pavilion with Walls of Honor Project Phases

17. Budget (As of 6/10/2015)Cost Parking Lot Addition$106,000 Monument Relocation$9,000 Pope County Civil War Marker$1,300 Memorial for veterans of the War of 1812 (3)$1,000 Memorial for veterans of the Civil War (331)$8,000 Concrete walks with veteran names$12,000 Concrete walks without veteran names$5,000 Asphalt walks over park$8,000 Individual granite markers with veteran names$50,000 Entrance monument$15,000 Wheelchair Ramps$3,000 Dirt work$4,000 Pavilion, stage, listing of KIA/MIA names$250,000 Subtotal$472,300 10% Contingency$47,230 Grand Total$519,530

18. Next Steps Letters/Statements of assistance from parties for prices and intended project (curbs, hauling, rocks, trees, etc.) Need Fundraising for project

19. P Quilt Design 2 Quilts (Donated by two separate individuals) will be raffled during Fall Fest to raise funds; awarded on Veteran’s Day to winners (first prize is winner’s choice)

20. P Quilt Design