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DPW outlines Pulaski dog park and playground accessibility work

Gardner City Public Service Committee ยท August 6, 2026
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Summary

DPW Director Arnold said the department will add accessible walks to Pulaski pavilions and install compliant playground surfacing to meet a state ADA order; work will be coordinated with the Rock Branch sidewalk contract.

Director Arnold updated the committee on planned accessibility improvements for Pulaski Park. He said DPW will tie sidewalks into two pavilions at the dog park to create accessible routes from parking areas and will purchase rubber playground mats to make playground surfaces compliant with accessibility requirements.

Arnold said the work will be coordinated with the ongoing Rock Branch sidewalk project and described this as compliance work driven by state direction. Committee members welcomed the move toward accessibility and asked staff to ensure the surfacing materials meet state compliance standards.