More improvements to come at Armco Park
CATLETTSBURG Improvements at Armco Park are expected to continue as Boyd County Fiscal Court have begun the process to upgrade a second shelter house this summer, including inclusive playground equipment and new restrooms to neighbor the wiffleball field.
According to Boyd County Judge-Executive Eric Chaney, the county has planned to upgrade at least one shelter at the park per year after revamping Shelter House 3 in 2024.
The commission approved the start of an RFP process for the installation of playground equipment fit for ages 2-12 during Tuesday's regular meeting, meaning the updates will soon begin.
Chaney said Shelter House 7's improvements will closely resemble Shelter House 3's, which also included new playground equipment and shelter.
The newest improvements are expected to be completed by August, including new restrooms, turf and padding, inclusive merry-go-round, swings and playground equipment for a wide range of ages and abilities.
The upgrades will also feature another wooden sculpture by Travis Williams.
In other events:
• The Boyd County Fiscal Court issued a proclamation declaring May 13, 2025, as Boyd County STLP Day to recognize the recent first place wins of Summit Elementary and Boyd County Middle School's Student Technology Leadership Program teams.
• The court approved the use of AMLER grants to construct a roadway from the soon-to-come quarter horse race track and Camp Landing, which Chaney said will allow a connection between the two destinations and 'will allow it to grow together.'
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