Ossining Parks on Town Hall Agenda June 3

The Ossining town board is holding a "Town Hall" public meeting at the Ossining public library starting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. 

Up for discussion are two topics: how the townwide re-valuation is going, and plans for the town parks. 

Here's a look at some of the park projects: 

Ryder Park:

• Proposed Batting Cage(s) for/by  Briarcliff Little League & Jesse Collyer Youth Sports
• Playground overhaul, including new equipment
• Pavilion retaining wall and staircase reconstruction
• Railroad tie staircase to fields
• Removal of unused temporary buildings from park
• Dedicated area for unleashed dogs/ "No Dogs on Sports Fields" policy
• Drainage issues (ex: stream at Park)

Cedar Lane Park:

• Drainage issues
• Possible playground project
• Updated rules for Dog Park
• Updated rules for Organic Garden
• Update on Shine House

Louis Engel Waterfront Park:

• Spray Park Update including recirculation project for 2016 season. (A big thank you to Senator Carlucci for funding over 50% of this project!)
• New floor at the Spray Park
• Completion of Stage and details on Summer Friday night concert series
• OHS Mural unveiling

Gerlach Park:

• Basketball Courts
• Pavilion refresh
• Special thanks to the team from General Electric, who worked on "Stash the Trash" Day, and contributed the new basketball backboards!

Buck Johnson Park:

• Playground overhaul, including new equipment
• Drainage Issues