Darlene Richardson (far left) and Rocky Barrett give their opinion on what they prefer to see at Farrall Park, while Butch Lutomski and Ward 3 Commissioner Chris Odneal look on, at the morning session of the Farrall Park Vision meeting held on Aug. 6. Another meeting was held that evening at 7 pm.
Washington School: (2026) view from W. Hayes St. The school was built in 1937 by the Work's Progress Administration (WPA).
Richardson divides up her '$10' into the areas where she prefers the money to be spent. Cans gave options such as: art displays, picnic tables, sports courts, trails, and vendor food trucks/entertainment areas.
Farrall Park and the Community Center as it looks today. With the $3.5M donation from the Avedis Foundation, the goal is a total transformation by the Spring of 2028. If you were unable to attend a meeting, the surveys are available to complete on the City's website: https://www. shawneeok.org/government/departments/parks/community_engagement.php Photos by Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun
