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Planning board reviews wide-ranging parks capital package including splash pad, playgrounds and ADA bathrooms
Summary
Stamford City parks staff presented a suite of capital requests including design completion for Cole Island courts, a $2.3 million overhaul at Atfield Park, a $1 million playground-plus-splash-pad at Cummings Park, and a continuing program to add heated, year-round bathrooms; board asked for clearer cost lines and neighborhood context.
Stamford City parks staff outlined a multi-item capital package addressing playgrounds, courts, lighting and accessibility upgrades during the planning board meeting.
Parks presenter (Speaker 3) said the Cole Island Park request of $656,500 "is to complete the project" and includes finishing design and construction of tennis courts with pickleball, ADA-accessible sidewalks and pathways, and replacement of a basketball court and play equipment. For Cummings Park, Speaker 3 said the department is seeking $1,000,000 in city funds plus a matching $1,000,000 private contribution to build…
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