Arlington Recreation would like to provide the following update on several playground and park renovations around town. Thanks to funding provided by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) the Town was able to increase the number of playgrounds it could update this year. Those playgrounds include Bishop, Stratton, Peirce, and in part, Parmenter.  

Below is a list of ongoing renovations and a brief status. To view additional information on each project, click their respective link. 

Bishop Playground – Open 
Stratton Playground – Open 
Peirce Playground – Open with rubber installation planned summer 2023 
Spy Pond Playground – Opening is weather dependent may be late 2022 or in 2023 
Parmenter Playground – Opening is weather dependent may be late 2022 or in 2023 
Hurd Field – reopen next season 
Robbins Farm Playground – First public meeting held on November 14, 2022 and a second public meeting is planned for December 19 at 6:00 p.m. Register for this meeting.  

Playground inspections are completed for Buzzell Playground, Hibbert Playground, and Summer Street/Hills Hill Playground. Repairs have been made to all three playgrounds with final repairs being made to Hibbert in December. 

Thanks to everyone for their participation in the public input sessions held for these projects and your ongoing patience during renovations. Additional projects around town may be viewed at arlingtonma.gov/projects.