STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO-September 27, 2023-A new state-of-the-art playground and several park improvements in Brooklyn Park will soon unleash the inner child in all of us when the new facility officially opens in early October. Contractors removed the existing outdated playground structure in July to make way for new equipment, as well as sidewalk and landscaping improvements in the park.
“As the oldest playground currently in our parks system, we are excited to revitalize this area and provide new and unique play opportunities for our community”, stated Parks & Recreation Project Manager Aaron Stafford. “We look forward to sharing this amazing new amenity with everyone early next month.”
A grand opening celebration will take place at Brooklyn Park on Thursday, October 5 from 4 PM to 6 PM. This fun, community focused event will include a short presentation with ribbon cutting ceremony from approximately 4:15 PM to 4:30 PM, followed by playground fun and free play from 4:30 PM to 6 PM. In addition to exploring the new playground features, a balloon artist and face painter will be on hand, and attendees can enjoy a tasty snack from the popcorn machine and cold beverages.
The new playground offers increased play opportunities, with a strong focus on ADA play features to benefit a diverse community. The playground includes a 2-5 age group play area that is independent from the 5-12 age group area. The playground structure was manufactured by Burke Commercial Playgrounds and includes numerous state-of-the-art play features including a Brava Universal Swing, Viper Slide, Stability Sanctuary and more!
“Playgrounds are key in the development of children and their physical, social and emotional skills,” continued Stafford. “Not only can kids express their fun-loving nature in a safe outdoor environment, but their imaginations will run wild too on these contemporary interactive play features.”
In addition to the playground structure, the project included installation of a new water/energy efficient irrigation system, a new sidewalk through the park connecting Agate Street directly to the playground, and other landscape improvements.
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Aaron Stafford, Parks & Recreation Project Manager, 970.871.7025 or email
Craig Robinson, Parks, Open Space & Trails Manager, 970.871.7034 or email
Emily Hines, Marketing & Communications Coordinator, 970.871.7031 or email