August 11, 2010 [Wednesday]
Event Photo Gallery 23
The Ribbon Cutting for the NEW All Accessible Shorefront Park Playground
Children, Patchogue Village Mayor Paul Pontieri, Village officials, staff and guests unveiled a new handicap accessible playground at Shorefront Park. The project was funded through a combination of federal Community Development Block Grant funds, a State grant from the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historical Preservation and contributions of labor from the Village and American Recreational Products. A significant portion of the funds were secured through grass roots fundraising efforts by the Friends of Shorefront Park, a local organization made up of Village employees and residents. Commenting on the new playground, Mayor Pontieri said, "This project is an excellent example of what can happen when state, federal and local government, corporate and private entities work together. The new playground will provide opportunities for able bodied and disabled children to play together in a safe and beautiful setting. "Shorefront Park is located on the Great South Bay at the intersection of Smith Street and Rider Avenue. In addition to the new playground, the park includes a softball field, basketball courts, band shell and walking path. Benches and more workout equipment is to be install shortly.