BRIDGEPORT—Park passersby will notice a new look transforming Berryman Park amid the landscaping and heavy equipment that have been on the grounds since July. Prominent among the new facilities is the restroom recently raised on the site of the old structure.
A $500,000 Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) grant provided the seed funding for the first phase of Berryman's renovation. Along with the restroom, other upgrades include replacing outdated playground equipment, a picnic shelter, and a sports court. Also in the works are connecting pathways, lighting, and improving parking. The existing amenities have exceeded their life spans and need to be replaced for safety and functionality.
The city will install a resilient ground surface at the playground, resurface and stripe the sports court for multiple sports, including basketball, pickleball, and tennis, and give the fence a facelift. The new pathway will be accessible to people with disabilities and will connect each amenity.
When completed, Berryman will be home to:
Mike Maltais: 360-333-8483 or michael@ward.media
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