Teague Park to get updated

LONGVIEW — On Thursday, the Longview City Council approved the construction of a new entrance to Teague Park, which residents say has been declining over the years. According to our news partner KETK, Teague Park has been a part of the Longview community for decades and is seeing a decline that cannot be ignored.

“Kind of been known as a nightly activity type of place,” Longview resident John Dove said.

To combat the issue, the city council has approved the next big step toward the park’s revitalization with the ‘Bring Back Teague Park’ project. The city is partnering with the Longview Economic Development Corporation, which is committing a million dollars to the project, including the addition of a new entrance.

“Well, it means quite a bit. Teague Park is one of those assets that needs to be brought to life.” Longview Economic Development Corporation President & CEO Wayne Mansfield said.

The goal is to once again put a spotlight on a public space where everyone can come together.
“The entrance into Teague Park would bring a lot more visibility to the park and make it more utilized by the community,” Mansfield said.