Massachusetts Kids Are Getting a Brand-New Playground

Talk about a transformation! SouthCoast kids (and their parents) will be excited to hear that a brand new playground is almost complete in Westport.

A Major Playground Upgrade in Westport

Kids will soon be able to run, climb, swing and slide their way around Bicentennial Park.

Located near the Macomber School, Bicentennial Park is going through a major facelift that brings new playground structures and playing surfaces to the public. The first phase of the project is nearly complete as a majority of the playground has already been installed.

A rope climbing structure, swings and benches are next on the docket, as well as paving and a rubberized playing surface.

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What the New Playground Will Include

Once the project is complete it will offer the following for the community to use:

• A large central play structure
• A play structure for two-year-olds to five-year-olds with dragonfly climber, rock climber and slides
• Musical sensory elements
• In ground whirl spinner and single spinner
• Many slides including long tube slides, double slides, single slides and sensory slide
• Tire-type swing
• Multiple climbing elements
• Bench swing for parents and kids
• Mushroom stool seats with play table area
• Fully ADA compliant with transfer platforms and inclusive features
• Large rope climber
• Multi-section swing set with toddler swing, handicapped accessible swing, bench swing, and parent/tot swing

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What’s Coming Next to Bicentennial Park

The second phase of the project will include a few more details. New fencing, signs, walkways and basketball court will put a finishing touch on the space.

That's not all. The Town of Westport is also in the process of searching for additional funding to add a skate park in the coming year.

Bicentennial Park is located at 154 Gifford Road in Westport, MA.