East End Park Project

Despite some rainy weather, East End Playground reopened this Saturday, October 24, with smiling faces and kids eager to play. Park Board President Carolyn Ubriaco talked about the history of East End Park, which was purchased in 1929 from the Albert Bucholz Farm.

Strolling by East End Park, one can see that the playground renovation is coming along. Most of the concrete surface is poured and bright, colorful playground equipment has begun to be installed.

The arrival of a concrete mixer on site means that concrete work has begun at the East End Playground renovation project.

The 2015 East End Playground Project construction is set to begin on Monday, August 17. New playground equipment and site furnishings, a soft safety surface, fencing and an ADA accessible concrete walk will be installed. The park will also receive tree plantings and landscape restoration.

On February 26, the district held a second meeting regarding the East End Park playground renovation scheduled for fall 2015.  Two preliminary playground concepts were presented based on feedb