The playground in South Wheeling on 47th and Jacob streets hasn’t seen an upgrade in years.
But now that could all change.
Renovating the city's parks was a big part of Mayor Glenn Elliott's during his initial run. Through a second term, he hasn't budged off their importance.
In fact, there are only a few left that haven’t seen changes.
“South Wheeling, Pulaski Park, is one of the last ones we have to get to,” Elliott said. “It’s a big playground; it’s a big footprint."
It features as a baseball field, tennis court, and basketball court, making it one of the larger parks in the city.
“In its day, the playground here might've been really nice, but now it’s very run down and in dire need of a renovation," said Martin Kimball, chairman of the trustees of the Wheeling Elks Lodge.
Kimball says upgrades like newer equipment, or challenging equipment to develop motor skills, could make all the difference for the kids who play every day.
"There is seldom a day when we don't see kids out here playing," Kimball said.
But with renovations comes funding, and right now that is the priority of the city and Elks Lodge to find a way to make it all work out.
"You know, city council is going to step up and find a way to fund most of this project, but if we can get some private help along the way, it would be a great way to make that a project of recreation we are all proud of," Elliott said.
"Playgrounds are an important facet to every child's life. It’s where they can grow and make new friends," Kimball said.