Two New and Improved Branford Parks Projects Dedicated Saturday

BRANFORD, CT - Branford Parks & Recreation, along with The Short Beach Association, will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony this Saturday, Dec. 1 at noon to officially open the newly renovated Pardee Park in Branford’s Short Beach neighborhood.

First Selectman Jamie Cosgrove, along with Parks & Recreation Director Alex Palluzzi, RTM District 3 & 102nd State Representative-Elect Robin Comey and RTM District 3 Representative Peter Black will be on hand to celebrate the Park’s state-of-the-art equipment, including full handicap-accessibility, which is the product of grass-roots fundraising, civic support andneighborhood teamwork.

At 1 pm Saturday, Dec. 1, Parks & Recreation will open a new Gaga Ball Pit at Foote Park. The Gaga Ball Pit is the Eagle Scout project of local resident Joe Loffredo.

Gaga Ball is a fast paced high energy activity, known as the gentler version of dodge ball. Branford’s Gaga Ball Pit is the first handicapped-accessible Pit on the shoreline. Loffredo has been working for months on this project which will benefit both children and adults, and was specifically designed to be all-inclusive.

Photo of Gaga Ball Pit provided by Branford Park and Rec