MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP - The Park Commission approved two recommendations regarding grant applications to apply for this year at their January 24th meeting.

One of the grant applications would be for a project would be for a project constructing an outdoor restroom facility at the Harris Nature Center.

"That would serve users of the Meridian Riverfront trail. It would also serve users of the Harris Nature Center either during program times or even when the building isn't open and just people who are there using the park facility", said LuAnn Maisner, the Parks and Recreation Director for Meridian Township.

This project is estimated to cost around 100,000 dollars.

The second grant application would be for Towner Road Park.

However, some amenities won't be included in phase one of the project including, pickleball courts, the overflow parking area, and the playgrounds.

The second project is estimated to cost around 350,000 dollars.

The township will speak with grant coordinators to decide which grant application types would be the best for each project.