New Playground Soft-Opens At Jacobs Beach In Guilford

GUILFORD, CT — The new playground at Jacobs Beach in Guilford soft-opened this past weekend, according to the town.

There are pathways around the rubber surfacing of the playgrounf that remain closed and are marked with fencing and cones, Guilford Parks & Recreation said in an announcement. Residents are being asked to stay away from those areas as final touches to the project are completed.

Guilford contracted with Creative Recreation to install the new playground, and residents chose the "Adventure Awaits" theme. The playground features ADA-compliant rubber surfacing to ensure accessibility for individuals of all abilities.

The total cost of the project is around $850,000, Parks and Recreation Director Pamela Gery previously told Patch. The total includes about a $250,000 donation from a local couple, and nearly $500,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.

A grand opening event will be scheduled once the project is 100 percent complete.