News Release: 4/10/2024

PRESS RELEASE
Distribute on 4/8/2024
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Welles Park Playground
The Town of Glastonbury will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 16^th, at 3:30 PM to celebrate the grand reopening of the newly renovated Welles Park Playground. Glastonbury community members are welcome and encouraged to attend this event to explore the new playground, which features equipment and amenities for children ages 2 through 12. The ceremony will include brief comments by project stakeholders and complimentary ice cream for attendees.
The Welles Park Playground renovation project, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act, aims to provide an improved play experience for Glastonbury residents. As part of the design process, the Town issued a public survey to capture community feedback and identify priorities for potential site improvement. Survey input ultimately influenced the facility redesign, which includes more interactive and challenging equipment such as two new swing sets, slides, and climbing nets.
This project is a collaborative, cross-departmental effort with construction and installation made possible by the skilled staff members representing Glastonbury’s Parks & Recreation, Highway, and Engineering Departments. Renovation activities are slated for completion by early May, at which point the playground will reopen to the general public daily from dawn until dusk.
The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 3:30 PM to coincide with youth programming, and will be held rain or shine. Event parking is available at Welles Park, 185 Griswold Street, with accessible parking located directly across the street at the Housing Authority, 25 Risley Road. Bike racks are also available on site for community convenience. Additional event information will be shared through the Town events calendar as applicable at www.glastonburyct.gov/events.