Work is underway installing new playground equipment at the Richardson-Dubois Park, West Market Street.

WARSAW — Progress was reported on playground equipment and disc golf course during the Warsaw Parks & Recreation board meeting Tuesday evening, Sept. 15.

Larry Plummer, Jr., superintendent announced the existing playground at Richardson-Dubois Park, Market Street, has been removed. The new playground area, east of the former location, has been prepped and installation begun on the new equipment.

Disc golf baskets, tee posts and pavers have been installed at Lucerne Park

He also reported the installation progress of the disc golf course at Lucerne Park. He reported baskets, tee posts and pavers at the tee areas have all been installed. Rules and tee signs are currently being made and score cards are being printed.

Liz McKinley, recreation director, announced the free Fall Family Fun event, from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, at Lucerne Park. There will be free goody bags filled with treats and craft kits for the first 300 children, a tractor pulled hay ride throughout the evening, display of live bats, life farm animals, storytelling and cookies, festive Halloween crafts, camp fire with S’mores, Jack O’ Lantern’s decorating the walk way and trails, drawings to win the decorated Jack O’Lantern’s, ghost bowling games.

During other business:

• Announced completion of the Pike Lake boat ramp and pier on Aug. 31
• The north parking lot at the Pete Thorn Center was leveled and asphalted
• The 9/11 memorial service and Family Safety Day, both held in Central Park were successful.

The next meeting of the board will be at 5:15 p.m. Oct. 20.