© 2009 Topsfield Playground Committee
Updated: 02/01/2010
© Ellen Greely
Topsfield Playground Committee
The Topsfield Playground Committee (TPC) is organized for the charitable and educational purposes of raising funds to provide fun, safe, accessible, and physically challenging play areas for the community of Topsfield, Massachusetts.
To learn more, click here.
The Topsfield Playground Committee (TPC) is organized for the charitable and educational purposes of raising funds to provide fun, safe, accessible, and physically challenging play areas for the community of Topsfield, Massachusetts.
To learn more, click here.
Why is a new playground so important for Topsfield?
One half of the new playground is on the property of the Proctor Elementary School. This part of our project was completed in October 2009, a full 6 months ahead of schedule! The previous structure had been closed to students during school hours since September 2008 due to safety concerns. The second half of the project will be to replace the existing “Tot Lot”, adjacent to the school, with a new Community Park. We hope to complete this part of the project by fall of 2010. This portion of the playground also shows similar signs of wear and deterioration. This downtown park area is the only town playground for the 6,200 residents of Topsfield. If we want to succeed in raising children who are physically active, enjoying time playing outdoors is an important aspect of that. To learn more, click here.
One half of the new playground is on the property of the Proctor Elementary School. This part of our project was completed in October 2009, a full 6 months ahead of schedule! The previous structure had been closed to students during school hours since September 2008 due to safety concerns. The second half of the project will be to replace the existing “Tot Lot”, adjacent to the school, with a new Community Park. We hope to complete this part of the project by fall of 2010. This portion of the playground also shows similar signs of wear and deterioration. This downtown park area is the only town playground for the 6,200 residents of Topsfield. If we want to succeed in raising children who are physically active, enjoying time playing outdoors is an important aspect of that. To learn more, click here.
Why should I get involved with TPC?
The TPC consists of parents concerned that their children have no safe place to play in the town of Topsfield and upset that the Proctor School students (age range 9-12 years) were unable to engage in challenging, physical daily activity, at a time in their development when it is so important. Both the “Tot Lot” and the Proctor playground are located in the heart of Topsfield close to Main Street with its popular library, restaurants and Village shopping center, and are fully accessible to the public. Therefore, we strongly believe that this project addresses the needs of the overall Topsfield community by providing a recreational place in the downtown area. To learn more, click here.
The TPC consists of parents concerned that their children have no safe place to play in the town of Topsfield and upset that the Proctor School students (age range 9-
Support Our Vendors
This project will not succeed without the support of our vendors. Please given them your support in return for what they are doing for our community!
Brick Gift Cards
Did you buy a brick and not receive your gift card yet? If so, download one here!
Equipment Sponsorship Catalog
Interesting in earmarking your donation toward a specific piece of playground equipment or just want to get a quick peek at the cool stuff that will be at the new park? Check it out here!
Interesting in earmarking your donation toward a specific piece of playground equipment or just want to get a quick peek at the cool stuff that will be at the new park? Check it out here!
THANK YOU!
The Topsfield Playground Committee wishes to thank all of our sponsors and who helped with the installation at Proctor School on Sunday October 25th. It was truly a community effort with participation by over 60 volunteers including Proctor principal Sarah O’Leary, Superintendent Bernie Creeden, Selectman Dick Gandt, and Hands for Hire owner John Cowhig. Crews starting arriving at 5:30am to prepare the very wet grounds for a long day of work. Check out photos on the Proctor page or click here to view the entire Community Build and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
John Cowhig, Jen LaRussa, Emily & Tim Collins at Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 10.29.09
Do you want to see the “Tot Lot” replaced with a new Community Park in 2010?
Now that we have completed the Proctor installation, TPC is going to move forth with fundraising efforts aimed at replacing the adjacent “Tot Lot” with a Community Park. The playground equipment will be designed to entertain children of all ages (2-
Buy a brick now and be a part of the Topsfield Community Playground project. Friends of TPC have an opportunity to create a permanent reminder of your support for our community. A brick meeting area will welcome you into Topsfield’s new Community Park. A “gift card” will be provided by email, with your receipt. To learn more, click here.
If you REALLY want to see the new playground installed asap, click here for a donation form to make an even greater impact! (you can still have a brick too -
