ERIN – The replacement playground at Carberry Park is officially open for business.
Unveiled by council, the parks and rec advisory committee and staff Thursday afternoon, council approved purchasing a playground for Carberry Park after wastewater system construction closed Lions Club Park in February.
Council approved purchasing the playground with development funds in late March for $153,327. Site preparation and paving cost $21,000 and was funded using the town's Parks and Recreation Services Development Charges Reserve.
“This new playground demonstrates our community’s resilience and will have a very positive impact for residents,” said Mayor Michael Dehn during the ribbon-cutting ceremony. “It’s wonderful to see accessible amenities being provided for everyone to enjoy.”
Lions Club Park is set to be closed until late summer 2025.
Isabel Buckmaster is the Local Journalism Initiative reporter for GuelphToday. LJI is a federally-funded program.
