The City of Benton Harbor has announced several improvements to the city’s Union Park.

The parks initiative is part of Benton Harbor’s Master Plan for improvement and development in the city.

Whirlpool has provided financial support of as much as $500,000.

The park improvements include updated and leveled baseball fields, new field fences and dugouts, new playground equipment, repaved and expanded basketball courts, and new lighting.

A “Day of Impact” Whirlpool employee volunteer and community celebration event will take place, Thursday, May 12, to complete the park’s beautification projects.