Angell Park Project Begins

The City of Berkley and the Berkley School District are collaborating on a project children will certainly enjoy for year to come.

The play structure at Angell Park has been around since 1989 and has exceeded its usefulness, according to a release issued by Berkley Schools.

And, with the help of the city, something is being done about this issue.

A the process of constructing a new structure is underway, and will consist of three phases, according to the release.

Phase 1: The City will remove the current play structure, scheduled for fall 2015.

Phase 2: Berkley School District will install a new drainage system to improve the grounds of the park, scheduled for spring 2016.

Phase 3: The City will install a new play structure, scheduled to begin in spring 2016.

“This is a win-win for the City and the School District,” Interim Parks & Recreation Director Theresa McArleton said. “We have a long history of working with the schools to address issues that affect students and Berkley residents at large.”

The district is grateful for the helping hand in the project.

“We are pleased to work with the City of Berkley to improve the drainage, and therefore the play experience at Angell Park, as part of our upcoming bond work at Angell Elementary School,” Deputy Superintendent for Berkley Schools Larry Gallagher said. “This is another example of the ongoing collaboration between the Berkley Schools and its community partners.”

Angell Park is located at Angell Elementary School on Beverly.