Cherry Lawn Playground Brick Fundraiser Launched

DARIEN, CT — Construction on the new Cherry Lawn Park playground is set to begin in mid-April, according to the Darien Parks & Recreation Department, and residents will have a chance to be a part of the new amenity.

Cherry Lawn Park will get a major renovation thanks to a federal grant, and improvements will include new playground equipment and flooring.

However, the current path is not long enough to connect the parking lot to the playground, so a fundraiser has been launched to extend a new ADA-compliant walkway.

"We are very excited to start construction on a new playground at Cherry Lawn Park in mid-April!" Darien Parks & Rec says on its website. "To make the new playground accessible for our smallest residents and those who may need assistance, a brick walkway will be built leading to and connecting the new playground areas."

Residents can purchase a personalized 4-by-8-inch brick with three lines of text ($250), or an 8-by-8-inch brick with six lines ($400) or three lines with a design — animal/nature/sports options are available.

Each line can have up to 18 characters.

Along with the playground, the park features several tennis courts, a baseball field and a community garden. The Darien Nature Center is also located on the grounds.

For more information and to order and personalize a brick, click here. The order deadline is April 1.