The grand opening of the sixth playground in the Village of Brockport takes place on Sunday, October 23 at the South Avenue Park, beginning with the ribbon cutting at 1 p.m. The public is welcome.
The opening could not have happened without prior efforts and preparation. On Saturday, October 1, the Parks Committee, Village Board, community, and thirty College at Brockport fraternity, sorority, and college lacrosse team members, worked to install the playground. The Bobcat bulldozer moved wood chips, while volunteers raked, shoveled, and put together play equipment.
Ben Frasier, Parkitects’ representative, oversaw the construction project, DPW Superintendent Harry Donahue supervised, and the DPW employees worked on-site. Wegmans Food Markets’ contribution of food and drink assortments delivered for breakfast, lunch, and an early dinner during the day, made the tasks at hand much easier.
The recent installation of the South Avenue playground is an excellent example of Parkitects, the playground design company’s belief that “ … Playgrounds built by community members bring out the best in people. Not only are they building a community gathering space, but they’re helping build community, pride and a sense of ownership.”
Many thanks to all in the community who helped make the South Avenue playground a reality for children, who will play and have fun there for years to come.
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