Groundbreaking ceremony at Boon Park

Pictured left to right, Dexter Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Alisha Trammell, Dexter Parks and Recreation Director Jamie Rowe, Dexter Friends of the Park Committee president Vicki Windham and Patti Reed with Missouri State Parks with the grant awarded to the City of Dexter.

Reed speaks to the large crowd attending the event.

Dexter City Administrator Trevor Pulley addresses those in attendance.

Alisha Trammell speaks at the event.

Dexter Friends of the Park President Vicki Windham speaks at the ceremony.

Dexter Pars and Recreation Director jamie Rowe recognizes the Dexter Friends of the Pak board and the Dexter Parks Board.

Jamie Rowe speaks during the ceremony.

Dexter city officials, the Dexter Parks Board, Dexter Friends of the Parks Committee, the Stoddard County ARC and Dexter residents gather to break ground on the new Universal Playground.

Dexter Parks and Recreation Director Jamie Rowe and members of the Dexter Friends of the Park committee pose with a golden shovel and the grant awarded to the City of Dexter.

Dexter Friends of the Park Committee Vicki Windham and Adam Clark with the grant.