Brandon Playground Set To Reopen After Remodeling

BRANDON, FL — Brandon area families who have been missing outdoor fun at Paul Sanders Park can make their return Saturday. Hillsborough County has announced the playground's reopening is set for Saturday morning.

Paul Sanders Park, 602 W. Bloomingdale Ave., has been off limits for play for the last two months. The park was closed for a $315,000 remodeling and expansion project.

“All of the playground equipment was replaced, and additional play structures were added,” the county wrote in a Friday announcement. The new equipment includes swings and slides along with “next-generation playground equipment that encourages children of all abilities to climb, run and play.”

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One of the new playground pieces is a Tyrannosaurus Rex that appears to be coming out of the ground, the county said. Other equipment is designed to help children on the autism spectrum avoid becoming overstimulated.

In addition to the new equipment, the park’s restrooms and shelters were upgraded, sidewalks were added, the parking area was repaved and an additional entrance was added to improve the flow of traffic.

The park will be open for kids from sunrise to sunset daily starting Saturday, April 1.

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Photo courtesy of Hillsborough County