Construction of Collier Memorial Playground Next Week

Photo Courtesy Silver Lake, Town of Wilmington Facebook Page

Work has begun and construction starts Monday on the new Sean Collier Memorial Playground at Silver Lake.

The town of Wilmington and the Where Angels Play Foundation have worked together to make this project a reality.

In advance of site preparation and playground build next week, DPW crews this week removed the old playground where the new one will be built.

The playground project is a Celebration of Life in honor of slain MIT Officer Sean Collier, who lost his life in the line of duty during the violence that occurred at the Boston Marathon.

The park is being donated and built by Where Angels Play, a non-profit that seeks to create joyful places to play and to provide hope, recovery, and a return to family values in the wake of senseless violence and tragedy.

The playground will include multiple slides, various climbing structures, and sun decks throughout. The design and color scheme have been developed in conjunction with the Collier family, to ensure it reflects Sean’s personality and interests.

The existing playground structure at Silver Lake was removed by DPW crews this week. Footing installation and project preparation will occur Sept. 21 through Sept. 22. Assembly will begin Sept. 23. The project will be built by Where Angels Play, their volunteers and volunteers from the Wilmington and greater Boston areas. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony is scheduled for Sept. 26, at 10 a.m. All are welcome

Where Angels Play uses a “pay it forward” model for their efforts. Funds to pay for this project are in part raised from other foundation projects built throughout the country.

Where Angels Play will be holding a local fundraiser at the Tewksbury Elks Lodge, on Sept. 25, from 6-11 p.m. Tickets may be purchased through the organization and money raised at this event will support the Collier Project and future projects of the foundation.

Those seeking to support the project by volunteering or through donations are encouraged to contact Where Angels Play at mklavin@whereangelsplayfoundation.org or visit www.whereangelsplayfoundation.org for more information.