SANTEE (CNS) - Deputy Ken Collier Neighborhood Park opened in Santee Saturday, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony with city and sheriff's officials.
The half-acre park in the 9100 block of Via de Cristina was named in memory of Collier, who was killed in the line of duty while trying to stop a drunk driver going the wrong way on Highway 52 in Santee in 2010.
It has two playgrounds made from recyclable materials, a half-court basketball court, outdoor exercise equipment, benches and a picnic area. The park also features drought-tolerant trees and shrubs, as well as solar-powered overhead lighting.
The project cost $1.2 million, including design and engineering. State and local grants helped offset some of the cost, according to Santee officials.
Deputy Ken Collier Neighborhood Park opens in Santee
Deputy Ken Collier Neighborhood Park opened in Santee Saturday, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony with city and sheriff's officials.