Group aims to rekindle downtown Tekoa Park

A group of supporters has re-formed to revitalize Tekoa’s Towne Square Park.

The small park was created in 1988, at the site of a former parking lot on Crosby Street between the Tekoa Pharmacy and the former grocery store, which is now used for storage.

The park was built as a way to honor state-level Tekoa High School student achievement, with a series of bronze leaves to note names and accomplishments.

The park, which was funded by private donations, was turned over to the City of Tekoa a year after its founding to lower insurance and maintenance costs.

This spring, after a decade of inactiv...