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A new playground and hiking trail have been added to the growing list of amenities at Logan Martin Lake day- use park, also known as Double Cove. Located just above the dam at the Talladega-St. Clair county line, the playground boasts 4,000 square feet of play space. e hiking trail loops for 1.45 miles through forest and along the water and includes gazebos, benches and interpretive signs. "e improvements to the park area are a positive upgrade for our community," said Tony Haynes, Talladega County commissioner. "e park provides our residents with the ability to have no-cost recreational options around the lake. We are thankful that Alabama Power Company has invested its resources into Talladega County and the lake community around Logan Martin Lake." e playground and hiking trail are the latest improvements that began in 2017. "e improvements being made around Logan Martin Lake help to ensure the lake remains a positive asset to the communities around it that we serve," said Alabama Power Eastern Division Vice President Tony Smoke. "It is essential to the quality of life of those who live in St. Clair and Talladega counties and the surrounding areas to have recreational options that fit everyone's needs. We are proud to offer a family friendly place for locals to enjoy." Other recent upgrades include a new fishing pier, swimming area, picnic tables and pavilions. e park is accessible to visitors with disabilities. "We are proud to help support community and recreational activities for our lakegoers with these new additions," said Alabama Power Land Supervisor Sheila Smith. "e site is heavily used by local residents, and with the new adventure playground and hiking trail, we hope it will be enjoyed by visitors from all around." e enhancements are the first of several that Alabama Power plans to make at recreational sites throughout its service territory. e project is called "e Preserves." People who have visited the park in recent months may have noticed new signs with e Preserves branding, which is a way to organize and better communicate recreational opportunities around Alabama Power lakes. Alabama Power maintains 65 public recreation sites along its 3,500 miles of shoreline in the state. "e nature of Alabama Power land holdings lend themselves to extensive green and natural spaces that can play host to and offer a variety of unique outdoor activities. ese lands allow people to enjoy, learn and grow a deeper appreciation of our state and its natural Worth preserving LOGAN MARTIN RECREATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS FIRST OF OTHERS TO COME AT APC LAKES By Jacki-Lyn Lowry and Justin Averette 18 | 2019 Vol: 1

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