Kids & Family

Grand Opening of Children's Grove Wednesday

The ceremony for the new children's play area will be held rain or shine at Cushing Memorial Park on July 8.

The grand opening of the Children’s Grove at Cushing Memorial Park will be held rain or shine Wednesday, July 8, from noon to 2 p.m.

The Children’s Grove blends formal and natural play elements together for children ages 5-12.

Framingham Parks and Recreation Department was awarded a $400,000 reimbursable grant from the Massachusetts’ Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities program for design and construction costs associated with Phase 5 of improvements to Cushing Memorial Park, as approved by Framingham’s Annual Town Meeting in Spring 2013.

Phase 5 improvements included Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant pathways and park furnishings like benches, as well as the children’s grove play area.

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The total phase 5 project was budgeted at $650,000.

There will be music and refreshments following the grand opening ceremony.

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