Council to Dedicate Plains Park and Playground

Park and playground improvements were recently completed at the Plains Park and Playground at the corner of Islington Street and Greenland Road. Mayor Spear and the Portsmouth City Council are inviting residents to join them on Tuesday, May 21 to officially cut the ribbon and celebrate the improvements. All members of the public are invited.

The park improvements were coordinated closely with residents in the neighborhood and the Portsmouth Little League as well as the City's Community Development, Public Works, and Recreation Departments. Weston & Sampson Engineers designed the improvements and the general contractor for the project was Santorelli Construction.

The playground equipment was manufactured by Landscape Structures. The construction cost for this project was $490,000 and was funded through the City’s Capital Improvement budget.

This project included significant traffic, safety and aesthetic improvements to this gateway property. These improvements included relocation of the playground area and installation of new playground equipment; establishment of a new circulation pattern and parking area with related striping; relocation of overhead wires; installation of drainage infrastructure; and creation of a plaza area around the snack bar.

The improvements also included installation of a new fence, accessible pathways connecting the residential area east of the park, picnic tables, and trees. The playground equipment includes pieces for younger and older age groups, new swings, spring toys and other equipment.

Submitted by David Moore, Community Development Director, City of Portsmouth