Columbus Plaza, more commonly known as the skate park on Broad Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue, is undergoing a $250,000 renovation this fall to add lighting and furniture, James Creedon, senior vice president of facilities, construction and operations, said

The first phase of the project, to be completed by September 24, will install ground lighting around the base of the trees in the park, as well as the installation of new furniture such as tables and chairs.

The second phase, to be completed by mid-October, will install street lighting along the park.

The purpose of the project, Creedon said, is to “light [the park] up at night so people can go in there and feel comfortable.”

The parks present tile and gravel flooring will not be altered, Creedon said. Currently, the park is mainly used by skateboarders from Temple and the surrounding area.