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KidSpot Renovations: Public Input Sought by May 22

Posted on: May 9, 2023 - 8:30am

North Reading Parks and Recreation plans to replace KidSpot’s wooden structures in summer 2023. The estimated budget for this project is $225,000. Phase 1 demolition, site work and paving of a new ADA-compliant ramp will take place in early June with $50,000 in state funding. Phase 2 equipment installation will be funded with an additional $100,000 that State Rep. Brad Jones and State Senator Bruce Tarr secured, and $75,000 to be appropriated at the June town meeting from Parks and Recreation retained earnings.

Parks and Recreation invites public participation to plan for new KidSpot equipment:

  1. You are invited to a meeting with the Recreation Committee on Monday, May 22 at 6pm to provide your input on what you’d like to see. The meeting will take place at KidSpot at 148 Chestnut St (or the Recreation Center at 5 Central Street in case of rain).
  2. Your ideas can also be submitted, through May 22, to Maria at mbrown@northreadingma.gov. Let us know your kids’ favorite playground elements (please indicate their age). What accessibility or inclusion elements would you like to see? Please attach photos of your favorite playground elements, from anywhere. ­

Public input will assist the Recreation Committee to create a Request for Proposals to solicit playground designs. Final design will depend on the proposals submitted, cost, and space restrictions.