Re-opening of Canton park celebrates extensive renovations
Canton officials helped neighborhood children cut the ribbon on the renovated Barchester Park. PHOTO COURTESY OF CANTON TOWNSHIP
Canton Township officials held a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 24, at Barchester Park to celebrate the re-opening of this 10-acre neighborhood park after extensive renovations.
Canton Supervisor Anne Marie Graham-Hudak led the festivities, which recognized the addition of several accessible playground features, and included lawn games and a bounce house for the littlest participants.
Food trucks were also onsite, including Famous Hamburger and Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck.
Fun and accessible amenities added
“Canton is excited to unveil theses park improvements that have been added to Barchester Park, which include the addition of several fun and accessible playground amenities,” said Greg Hohenberger, Canton Leisure Services Director.
“Canton received a lot of feedback from area residents that was integrated in the procurement of the playground equipment, which includes the addition of new tactile and interactive playground features that invite children of all abilities to play.”
Funded in part by a generous Community Development Block Grant, park improvements included the addition of four new site amenities that were selected based on community input that overwhelming indicated the need for interactive play features, climbing opportunities and swings.
Innovative playground equipment
Newly installed playground equipment includes: a Sensory Climbing Dome with bells, Arch Swing, Sensory Wave Seat, and a Sensory Ring with Buzz Reactor Game.
The project included the addition of an expanded play area with accessible ramps, two picnic tables, two Red Horse Chestnut trees, and the replacement of damaged sidewalks around the playground.
Additional sidewalk improvements along Barchester Road will be incorporated later this year.
Located at 43021 Barchester Road in Canton, near Morton Taylor and Hanford roads, Barchester Park remains a quaint neighborhood park with access to paved and natural trails that are suitable for walking, jogging, or biking.
