The New Cherry Lawn Playground In Darien Is Now Open

DARIEN, CT — Darien and the town's Parks and Recreation Department this week announced that the new Cherry Lawn Playground is now open.

The area was designed to be inclusive for all ages and abilities, the Darien Parks and Recreation Department said in a Facebook post.

There are two play areas, one for ages 2-5, and one for ages 5-12. There is also an ADA compliant patio and walkway area that improves the visitor experience

American Rescue Plan Act funds helped to pay for the upgrades. Construction took around two months.

In March, the town launched a brick fundraiser to connect the parking lot to the playground. Residents could purchase a brick with a special message on it.

"Thank you to everyone involved in making this playground come to life: the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Playground Advisory Group led by Susan Daly, the Town bodies for providing ARPA funding, and of course the donors who contributed to this project," Darien Parks and Recreation said on Facebook.