Manhattan Kiwanis members are proposing another project at Bluemont Hill near the Manhattan letters.
The organization which helped open an ADA accessible overlook platform in 2019 now hopes to install a new picnic shelter nearby. Kiwanis member Kent Foster provided details at Monday’s Manhattan Parks & Rec Advisory Board meeting.
Foster says they first approached the Manhattan Parks & Rec Department last fall about doing a new project.
The advisory board unanimously agreed to work with Kiwanis on a proposed project and also to begin a master plan process for Bluemont Hill.
Kiwanis members are also hoping for additional signage to be installed at Ehlers and Bluemont Scenic Drive, according to Kiwanis member Kitty Pursley.
The Manhattan letters were installed at Bluemont Hill in 1927. Kiwanis members maintain the letters with whitewash and brush removal annually.
Foster said Monday that future plans might include a potential second overlook on the west side of Bluemont Hill to would allow patrons views of the Kansas State University campus.
