Exciting updates are underway at Bay Colony Park, bringing fresh energy and improved accessibility to this beloved community space!

Families will soon enjoy a brand-new, multi-featured playset and swing bay, connected by a smooth ADA-accessible sidewalk from York Lane. To ensure everyone can access the park comfortably, a new ADA-compliant picnic table will be added, along with relocated existing tables placed in shaded areas for extra comfort. Park access is being thoughtfully redesigned with a new pedestrian and vehicle entrance, relocating the maintenance access and adding a swing gate at the northwest corner.

The current maintenance access point will become a pedestrian-only entrance enhanced with new timber guardrail. Cyclists will appreciate the addition of a convenient bike rack.

To improve the landscape and provide future shade for spectators, several canopy trees are being planted. Existing bleachers will be repositioned slightly in concert with these new trees, ensuring a more enjoyable viewing experience for all.

These thoughtful enhancements underscore our dedication to making Bay Colony Park a welcoming, inclusive, and vibrant community asset—while also complementing the area's rich tradition of field sports and community recreation.

Park Plan Depicting New Playset Location (Click to Enlarge Image)


New Improvements

  1. Playset: Modern, multi-featured playset & swing bay.
  2. Sidewalk: New ADA accessible concrete walk connecting York Lane and several access points to the playset area.
  3. ADA/accessible picnic table: New style ADA/accessible picnic table accommodating wheelchair occupants.
  4. Pedestrian & vehicular entrance:  Maintenance vehicle access relocated here, maintaining existing pedestrian access. A swing gate will be added.
  5. Bike rack: New bike rack accommodating bicyclists.
  6. Pedestrian entrance: Existing maintenance vehicle access converted to pedestrian-only entrance.
  7. Guardrail: A New standard timber guardrail was added to create pedestrian access.
  8. Trash receptacle pad: New concrete pad for existing trash receptacle. A dog waste bag station will be installed immediately adjacent.
  9. Canopy tree: A New canopy tree to compensate for the removed tree in this area.
  10. Canopy tree: New canopy trees added for future spectator shade.
  11. Relocated existing table: Existing tables (2) to be located in shaded areas.
  12. Remove tree:  Tree to be removed. Too close to the field area.
  13. Adjust existing bleachers: Existing bleachers to be slightly adjusted to accommodate new canopy tree locations.

Project Renderings

  • Rendering of Playset Looking Southwest

    Rendering of Playset Looking Southwest (click to enlarge image)
  • Rendering of Playset looking northwest

    Rendering of Playset Looking Northwest (click to enlarge image)
  • Plan view of new playset enlargement

    Enlargement of New Playset (click to enlarge image)
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