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Joe Tucker Park is a public park in the city of Helena. It is located behind the Helena City Hall and Helena Public Library near the intersection of Helena Road and Shelby County Highway 52. Tucker Road loops through the park.
The park features the 7.5-acre 'Joe Tucker Park Lake, which is stocked with fish and encircled by a lighted, paved walking path. Fishing is allowed on Saturdays only. Picnic tables and pavilions are available, as well as two baseball fields, three playgrounds, and four tennis courts.
The largest playground is a "Boundless Playground", designed to be accessible for children regardless of disabilities, has been developed in phases as an ongoing civic project of the Kiwanis Club of Helena.
Joe Tucker Park has been considered as a site for a possible skate park.
References
- Thomas-Ogle, Marienne (September 26, 2007) "Helena officials explore funding for exercise path, skateboard park." Birmingham News.