Jacob's Beach Playground Project Officially Complete, Grand Opening Event Set For Thursday

GUILFORD, CT -- The Jacob's Beach playground project is officially 100 percent complete, and a grand opening event has been scheduled to celebrate the milestone.

Guilford Parks & Recreation Director Pam Gery posted a video to Facebook announcing the completion of construction work.

"We finally removed all the construction cones, we've installed all the shades, and the playground here at Jacob's Beach is finally complete," Gery said.

A grand opening event will take place on Thursday, Aug. 14, at 5 p.m. There will be music by the band Foxtrotter, along with giveaways for kids.

"We want to thank all those that made this project happen," Gery added.

Guilford contracted with Creative Recreation to install the new playground, and residents chose the "Adventure Awaits" theme. The playground features ADA-compliant rubber surfacing to ensure accessibility for individuals of all abilities.

The total cost of the project is around $850,000, Gery previously told Patch. The total includes about a $250,000 donation from a local couple, and nearly $500,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.