While Riverwalk Park, nestled in a picturesque setting in Lower Cementon, may not possess the high profile trappings of some of Whitehall Township's more established parks and playgrounds, the park nonetheless continues to serve as a recreation site for children and adults in the neighborhood.

Greg Mooney, Whitehall Township Recreation Bureau chief, in a recently released report said work that remains to be accomplished in the Riverview Park phase two project includes a bench and tree installation.

On completion, a plaque for the Laurel Fire Company's Ladies Auxilary will be installed on the bench. Also, a tree will be planted with a plaque recognizing the ladies auxiliary financial contribution to the park.

Mooney said the memorial bench will be installed as part of an Eagle Scout project.

Since no flagpole was part of the phase two work, Mooney said specifications and prices are being researched and collected, including lighting for the pole and flag. Township crews will perform the task, he said.

Mooney said the Eagle Scout project will consist of installing a split-rail fence near a sidewalk on Front Street, by a play structure, to prevent children from running out into the street.

An earlier idea to erect a 10-foot chain link fence along the west side of the basketball court to prevent balls being overthrown onto the street may be abandoned. Since the court is not near the street, with the grade increase, Mooney said installing the fencing "seems to be an unnecessary expense."

The report further states the fence would take away from the natural beauty of the park and serve little function for what it was intended to accomplish. Mooney recommended postponing the fence installation.

Riverview Park includes multiuse children playground equipment, a small pavilion, a half sized basketball court, fitness center and tree plantings.

Funding for the park has been spurred by residents and Laurel Fire Company, the Ladies Auxiliary and Commissioner President Linda Snyder. The report indicates as of November 2011 the township allocated $11,383 for the park project.

Back in December 2012, Snyder, whose family resides in Lower Cementon, presented Mayor Edward D. Hozza Jr. with a $7,058 check. The money was raised by residents in Lower Cementon including a $2,300 donation from the Laurel Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, which was disbanding.