<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1F6PwA_1GtN24b600" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1F6PwA_1GtN24b600" width="750" height="496" >Nichols Hills is to get two new city parks following City Council approval of donations from residents totaling over $700,000. The donations continue a tradition of strong community support for the beautification of the city.The donations came from Nichols Hills residents Nolan Coyle and the Charlie S. Givens family and create two new parks along Grand Boulevard. Nichols Hills Parks, Inc. and the Board of Park Commissioners considered both items and recommended approval to the City Council.Nichols Hills resident Nolan Coyle has donated $500,000 to adopt 2.5-acre portion of Grand Boulevard Park property located along the east side of North Grand Boulevard from Sherwood Lane to Bedford Drive. The park is to be named Richard Nichols Coyle Park.The city said work on Richard Nichols Coyle Park should begin in late 2026 or early 2027 with completion in July of 2027. A $200,000+ donation from Nichols Hills residents Charlie S. and Laurie Given adopts land just west of Nichols Hills United Methodist Church. The property covers a half-acre portion of Grand Boulevard Park near Bedford Drive. The park is to be named Hideaway Park.The Givens family intends to begin work on Hideaway Park as soon as possible. City officials said there is no estimated completion date available.Both parks are to include public art and added amenities including pathways and landscaped walking areas; trees, shrubs and other vegetation; and decorative stonework and fences.“The $500,000 contribution from the donor shall include a bronze sculpture by artist Tim Cherry,” said Nolan Coyle in a letter to the city about Richard Nichols Coyle Park. “The price of this artwork is $24,000 and will be purchased through the Howell Gallery, owned by Linda Howell.“It is the donor’s desire that Richard Nichols Coyle Park be as low in maintenance as possible concerning its improvements, as it is understood that all maintenance costs of the park shall be borne by the City of Nichols Hills,” said Coyle. “This includes mowing, watering and costs of water, tree trimming, care of bronze sculpture, sprinkler repair, etc.”Hideaway Park is to include two playhouses, a stage and various artwork installations.Nichols Hills city manager Shane Pate said, “Park adopters are responsible for purchasing all construction materials, trees, plants and other materials included in the approved plans. They must also provide and pay for labor for the associated park improvements.“Park adopters must provide a financial guarantee equal to 110% of the estimated installation cost of improvements,” he continued. “They are also responsible for a $15,000 payment to Nichols Hills Parks, Inc. for maintenance.”Once improvements to both parks are satisfactorily completed and dedicated, the city and Nichols Hills Parks, Inc. will maintain the improvements, supported by the maintenance funds provided by the adopters. Both parks remain city property. Nichols Hills Parks, Inc. are to contribute to the ongoing maintenance and beatification of the parks. </div></body>

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Nichols Hills is to get two new city parks following City Council approval of donations from residents totaling over $700,000. The donations continue a tradition of strong community support for the beautification of the city. The donations came from Nichols Hills residents Nolan Coyle and the Charlie S. Givens family...

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