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Portsmouth unveils design for accessible South Mill Pond playground; construction targeted this fall
Summary
Parks staff presented plans for a new inclusive playground at South Mill Pond, featuring a large timber play tower, an ADA-accessible boat feature, rubber surfacing, and accessible swings; the contractor proposed a late-August to mid-September installation schedule pending delivery and surfacing work.
Portsmouth Parks & Recreation presented detailed plans on Tuesday for a redesigned South Mill Pond playground that staff said will be fully accessible, family-oriented and visually tied to Portsmouth’s maritime heritage.
The design, produced by Ultra Play Parks & Playgrounds, centers on a large timber tower with multiple slides and climbers, a flush-mounted inclusive merry-go-round and an ADA-accessible play boat modeled after a local Moran tug. The surfacing will be poured-in-place rubber for durability and accessibility; the…
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