DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) -- There was a big reveal in Danville on Thursday.

Dozens joined Danville Mayor Rickey Williams Jr. for the "Mini-Park Tour," showcasing the improvements the city has made to the playgrounds. The tour kicked off at Elmwood Park, where Mayor Williams said he is not just working to have a better park, but also a better neighborhood.

"In Elmwood, in particular, we've done a lot of work to improve the roads. The main road and the main thoroughfare that connect all those have been completely overhauled. The folks have new sidewalks. They are not walking in the streets anymore," Williams said.

Some parks received new or updated restrooms, new landscaping, meeting and classrooms. Cannon Park has a new multi-use court. One of Danville's larger parks, Lincoln Park, now has

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