It’s evident that residents have been eager to get a taste of the new playground in Orchard Park, and they won’t have to wait any longer.
The City of St. Thomas shared Friday that the new Orchard Park Playground is now open to the public after passing necessary safety inspections.
This follows a post from the city back on July 5th, where staff raised concerns that residents had been climbing the security fencing at the playgrounds in Orchard Park and Shaw Valley to use the equipment following completion delays.
The city notes that while there are some minor items and grading still needing to be completed in the next few weeks, the equipment is safe for play.
The new 10-acre park located at 50 Empire Parkway, also features an outdoor fitness equipment area and accessible pathways crafted from recycled rubber
Written by: K. Freeman
