Community-Designed Playground to Feature Inclusive Play Elements; Inspired by Perinton Amphitheater.
The Town of Perinton officially broke ground today on a new 4,000 sq. ft. music-themed playground at Center Park West, marking an exciting step forward in the town’s ongoing efforts to enhance recreational spaces for residents. Town Supervisor Ciaran Hanna, Perinton Town Board members Dave Belaskas, Meredith-Stockman Broadbent and Mike Folino, Town Clerk Janelle Reed, Recreation & Parks Commissioner Jeff Nutting, and town officials gathered to celebrate the start of construction on this community-driven project.
Slated to open in early summer 2025, the playground was designed with input from residents to ensure an engaging and accessible experience for children of all abilities. As part of Perinton’s Playground Revitalization Plan, this project will modernize the play space with innovative and inclusive features, creating a destination for local families.
“We are excited to break ground on this new playground, which reflects the vision and needs of our community,” said Town Supervisor Ciaran Hanna. “This new space will provide a safe, engaging, and accessible environment where children of all abilities can play and explore. The music theme, inspired by the nearby Perinton Amphitheater, makes this playground truly unique to Perinton. We remain committed to investing in recreational spaces that enhance the quality of life for our residents, and this project is a testament to that vision.”
The $620,000 project is a planned investment under the Town’s Capital Improvement Program and Playground Revitalization Plan, ensuring that aging play structures are replaced with modern, engaging, and accessible equipment. The new playground will be relocated closer to the parking lot, picnic shelter, and restrooms to improve accessibility. Features will include:
- Accessible Turf Surface: Provides a safe, cushioned, and low-maintenance play area suitable for all children.
- Accessible Entry and Pathways: ADA-compliant sidewalks connecting both playground tiers, ensuring ease of movement for all users.
- We-Go-Round: An inclusive spinning structure that promotes sensory, motor, cognitive, and social skills for children of all abilities.
- Rollerslide: A sensory experience designed to enhance balance, coordination, and social interaction.
- Rain Sound Wheel Panel: An interactive feature encouraging auditory and visual input while developing dexterity, cognitive skills, and imaginative play.
Additional features will include ramps, benches, shade, slides, climbing features, spring pods, a communication board, and other music-themed elements.
“The new Center Park West playground is a major step in our Playground Revitalization Plan,” said Recreation & Parks Commissioner Jeff Nutting. “By replacing aging equipment and enhancing accessibility, we are creating a modern and engaging play space that will serve local families for years to come.”
Spanning nearly 49 acres, Center Park West is a key community destination, offering soccer fields, connections to the RS&E Trolley Trail, and close proximity to the Perinton Community Center and Amphitheater. The addition of this innovative playground will further enhance the park’s role as a hub for recreation and family-friendly activities in Perinton.
To continue expanding and improving Perinton’s recreational spaces, the town is seeking potential grant opportunities for future enhancements to the playground. View the October 2024 project announcement here.
