Arlington Dives Into Townwide Playground Renovations

ARLINGTON, MA — Arlington is currently renovating playgrounds across the town, including the Bishop, Stratton, and Pierce playgrounds.

The Bishop playground project began on June 27 and is currently 80 percent complete. The town estimates that it will be finished in mid-Spetember.

The Stratton playground project, which also began on June 27, is currently 40 percent complete and expected to be finished in early October.

The Pierce playground project was a bit more delayed, as the equipment was caught in supply chain issues, the town said. It is expected to be delivered in late September and will be installed immediately.

"We are working with the School Department and our contractor on a contingency plan so we can open by the end of October, as was the estimated completion date,” town officials said in a statement. "This may include using engineered wood fiber (mulch) for the first season and then next summer complete the project with the poured in place rubber."

Funding for all three renovations is being provided by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). To learn more about Arlington's ARPA funded projects, click here.

Arlington is also currently renovating Parmenter playground and has approved funding for Robbins Farm playground.

In addition, the town is conducting safety checks this fall at Buzzell, Hibbert, and Summer Street/Hills Hill playgrounds.