New stationary cyclers, chimney climbers, ring-a-lings and a slidewinders are part of a handicapped-accessible “playscape” set to replace aging Riverbank Park playground equipment.
The project, which includes nine separate stations geared toward different age groups, will cost just under $90,000, including removal of the old playground.
On Monday, the Westbrook City Council awarded a bid to O’Brien and Sons of Medfield. Mass., to remove the old Riverbank Park playground, dispose of it and install a new one.
After the supplies for the new playscape arrive, which should be in a few weeks, the playground area will be closed for about two weeks while it is rebuilt.
Noting a three-year initiative to replace playgrounds around the city, Councilor John O’Hara said this particular project “really is something to be proud of.”
The playground at Riverbank Park on Main Street in Westbrook is set to be torn down and replaced with a new, $85,000 multi-station, handicap accessible playground next month. The area will be shut down for about two weeks while the old playground is removed and the new one installed.Send questions/comments to the editors.
