Business invests $50K in NW side park

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - An inner city park is getting a makeover thanks to the generosity of a private company.

Brightpoint Incorporated is donating more than $50,000 and 1,200 volunteer hours to make improvements to Watkins Park on the city's northwest side. It's part of their annual week of caring.

They're resurfacing the softball field and basketball court as well as repairing the gym, play room and creating a computer lab.

"This is a wonderful example of exactly what Indy Parks needs as far as some great capital investment and a way to attack our deferred maintenance and build some long-term relationships with some new companies," said Indy Parks Director Stuart Lowry.

The Indy Parks has faced a $4 million budget cut this year and $2 million cut next year.

Parks leaders are relying on public-private partnerships to help make needed improvements.