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Posted on: November 19, 2018[ARCHIVED] Local Partnership Brings New Playground to Downtown Norfolk
Downtown residents expressed a need for a safe play area for children in the Freemason area.
NORFOLK, VA – Downtown residents expressed a need for a safe play area for children in the Freemason area. Based on community input, Recreation, Parks and Open Space (RPOS) partnered with the Blocker Norfolk YMCA of South Hampton Roads and the Freemason Civic League to develop a public playground on Dunmore Street. A ribbon cutting ceremony for the Freemason Playground will take place on November 28th at 3:30pm. The event is open to the public.
“We are excited to introduce another playground for our community to enjoy in the City of Norfolk. We appreciate the opportunity to partner with the Freemason Civic League and the Blocker Norfolk YMCA to serve our families downtown,” said Darrell Crittendon, Director of RPOS.
Located next to the Blocker Norfolk YMCA, 312 W. Bute Street, the Freemason Playground is fully accessible and designed for children ages 5 to 12. The playground features a colorful nautical themed ship sailing on a sea of blue rubberized safety play surface. The design concept integrates with Norfolk’s identity as an urban waterfront city. For more information visit, Norfolk.gov/play.