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Pace: Benny Russell ParkThis lighted playground park was built using community donations and labor in honor of Benny Russell, School Superintendent, who served from 1980 to 1999. This park is located at 5417 West Spencer Field Road, Pace. Bob Leathers, an Ithaca, N.Y., architect who is nationally recognized for his unique approach he equated to an "old fashioned barn raising," was responsible for the park design. It took about 1,200 volunteers and $200,000 in contributions to make the children's dreams come true.
A bronze bust of Superintendent Bennie Russell is the focal point of the park. taken by Denise Daughtry
The park area is approximately five acres. taken by Denise Daughtry
John Michael Roush tries out the twists and turns of one of the many slides in the park. taken by Denise Daughtry
This sand box has a complicated shovel mechanism to test the children's skills. Tom Roush assists son, John Michael. taken by Denise Daughtry
John Michael offers his day some pretend food at the restaurant adjacent to the sand box. taken by Denise Daughtry
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