Playground Remediation
The Ayer Parks Department is currently working on a project to remediate and replace Kiddie Junction Playground in Pirone Park. This has been a project long in the making and is expected to be started in the summer of 2022. The project is multifaceted, with the initial step to remove the existing structure and remediate the soil to MassDEP specifications. Once that is complete, there will be several phases of installation of new playground structures and equipment.
This page will be updated as progress is made with the project. Please feel free to contact the Ayer Parks Department with any questions or ideas regarding this very important project.
Ayer Parks Commission
Funding Requests
Timeline:
Winter/Spring 2022 | Complete planning through BETA for the remediation and rebuilding of the playground. |
Winter/Spring 2022 | Set up forums for public input, including an online survey and several live meetings. |
March 1, 2022 | Launch online public survey |
March 5, 2022 | Open Forum at Pirone Park to review status of the playground and collect ideas for a new facility. |
April 7, 2022 | Public Forum to discuss proposed concepts for a new playground. |
April 25, 2022 | Secure funding for the project at Town Meeting. |
August 1, 2022 | Put the project out to bid (possibly in two components). |
September 1, 2022 | Accept bid(s) for the project’s remediation and construction. |
October 1, 2022 | Begin remediation. |
Early Spring 2023 | Begin reconstruction. |
Spring 2023 | Complete project. |
Late Spring 2023 | Official Grand Opening |
Winter 2023 | Complete planning through BETA for the rebuilding of the playground. |
April 2023 | Secure funding for the project at Town Meeting. |
May/June 2023 | Complete design work, set up purchase order for parts and surface material. |
July 2023 | Ordered parts and materials |
August 2023 | Put out RFP for construction work. |
Fall 2023 | Begin construction. |
Late Fall 2023 Early Spring 2024 | Playground grand opening |
Documents:
- Playground Update - July 18, 2024
- Playground Update - June 20, 2024
- Playground Update - March 11, 2024
- Playground Update - November 14, 2023
- Recommendation to Award Kiddie Junction Playground Improvements October 16, 2023
- Playground Update - September 22, 2023
- Playground Update - August 4, 2023
- Playground Update - October 3, 2022
- Complete Application for CPC funds
- Playground Remediation Project Overview
- Playground Project - Town Meeting Presentation
- Playground Update - August 10, 2022