MONROE — The City of Monroe Parks and Recreation Department announces that it has received grant funding from the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, Inc to support the Twining Park infield surface improvements.  

Over time, the infields have developed low worn areas and high buildup areas of ball field material. These issues create pockets of standing water, rainouts, delays, inconsistent playability and an unsafe playing surface. The improvements will re-establish the correct grade to ensure positive drainage and allow for proper playability and improve player safety. The cost of improving both infields at Twining was $13,450.  

The City of Monroe received $2,000 from the Monroe Fund, $500 from the Monsignor Thomas F. Campion Special Project Fund and $500 from the Robert B. Olson Endowment for Monroe High School Fund. These grant funds are made available from the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin. 

The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin is a resource for area nonprofit organizations whose programs and services are working for betterment of communities. Grants from the Monroe Fund have supported the arts, education, environment, health and human services and historic preservation.

For more information on how to support community through the Community Foundation, contact Linda Gebhardt at 608-328-4060 of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, 800-995-2379 or visit www.cfsw.org.  The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin serves eight Wisconsin counties.