Borggaard Beach Revitalization Project: FANSplash |Winchester MA
Posted by Laurie Randazzo on Mon, Feb 08, 2010 @ 06:25 AM
Why do we need to revitalize Borggaard Beach, Winchester MA?
Strengthen our community and local economy by creating affordable & accessible recreational opportunities at Borggaard Beach.
- Borggaard Beach, which could be a beautiful and vibrant community gathering place, is currently underutilized. It is common practice for many Winchester residents to pay substantial fees for summer memberships to water facilities in other towns. In addition to giving our money to other towns for their recreational facilities, visits to their grocery, retail and dining establishments also result in lost revenue for our local businesses. FANSplash.org for more details.
THE SOLUTION
Install a Splash Park: Spray parks are automated, interactive aquatic play areas for children of all ages, designed for use in unsupervised play areas. Combining safety and durability, spray parks are an effective way of providing unstructured summer recreational activities for families, primarily targeting children ages 2 to 12 yrs of age. A splash park, powered by sustainable means, would be installed on an unused section within the Borggaard Beach recreational area.
Upgrade the Playground: Make the playground accessible to children with physical challenges,attract a broader age range by adding features, and install playground surfacing.
Improve the Landscape: Add shade and picnic table seating for families to improve the area’s atmosphere, making it a place families will want to spend the day.
Generate revenue: Winchester Recreational Department would collect daily/seasonal membership fees to cover the operational costs of the new amenities and help defray budget losses of the existing beach.
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