© Ellen Greely
© 2009 Topsfield Playground Committee
Updated: 07/23/2010
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 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 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.
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!
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!
John Cowhig, Jen LaRussa, Emily & Tim Collins at Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 10.29.09
THANK YOU!
The Topsfield Playground Committee wishes to thank all of our sponsors and the many volunteers 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.
Objective for 2010: Install a new Community Park
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 (2-12) and the park design will include a brick patio personalized with the many bricks recognizing our supporters as well as a picnic area. We hope to provide an inviting environment for family outings conveniently located right on the Rail Trail in downtown Topsfield!
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For updates on our progress, please join our mailing list by signing up below!
COMMUNITY PARK FUNDRAISING STATUS
Brick sales have been closed but we still need your help to meet our goal of Fall 2010!
The Topsfield Community Park