The new year looks promising for Pine Bluff Parks and Recreation, according to director Samuel Glover, who credits the public/private partnership with Go Forward Pine Bluff, which has assisted with the overall goal.

During a drive though Townsend Park, one may notice a new pavilion under construction. Better known as the Townsend Park Family Pavilion, Glover said, it was the vision of Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washing, who wanted to pave a family-sized pavilion for family reunions and large gatherings.