Wegmans Food Markets $20,000 donation makes it a reality
The South Avenue Park in the Village of Brockport, known for its legendary copper beech tree and once the site of the Dailey homestead, now has even more to offer area residents: Home to a new playground, the only one in the village’s southeast quadrant, that offers state-of-the-art play equipment for children of all abilities and families.
With the help of a $20,000 donation from Wegmans Food Markets, the second and final phase of the playground was completed in April and celebrated with a grand opening event on May 20. The addition of this playground has been a multi-year project, with approval received in the Spring of 2014 and the installation of the first phase of equipment in October 2016.
“We are very grateful to Wegmans, who truly made a difference in our community with their donation to complete the playground,” said Hanny Heyen, Chair of the Parks Committee for the Village of Brockport. “The new play equipment will help the development of healthy kids, provide fun and recreation for entire families, and give a sense of community for residents and visitors.”
The playground was a true community project, with the village’s Department of Public Works playing an integral role in the preparation of the site and helping with the installation of the new equipment, along with village board members, residents and students from the College at Brockport. In addition to the donation, the Brockport Wegmans provided beverages, breakfast and lunch for volunteers on the day of the installation.
The newest playground equipment includes:
•One we-saw, a traditional seesaw transformed and designed into a large, multi-person, user-controlled ride.
•Three nature-inspired log steppers for climbing.
•One curved balance beam, offering fitness with a twist to help with balance and agility.
•One toddler swing, designed for safety with a bucket-seat design.
•One OmniSpin Spinner that encourages interactive play.
“We’re always striving to make a difference in the communities we serve,” said Frank Miceli, Brockport store manager. “This was a great opportunity for us to give back to the Brockport community, which has been so good to us, by enriching an area neighborhood in a way that encourages children to get outside, have fun, and participate in healthy activity.”
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