Children, Parents, Educators, Residents, Town Officials Invited to Attend a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Bucchiere/Bristow Park
(Saugus, MA) June 6, 2017 – Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree and the Saugus Board of Selectmen are pleased to invite Saugus children, residents, Town officials, employees, and, business owners to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the brand-new playground and park at Bucchiere Park, also known as Bristow Park. The ceremony will take place at Bristow Park at 23 Bristow St., on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 7 p.m.
The new, safer, and brightly-colored playground at Bucchiere/Bristow Park features a large, handicap-accessible play area with swings, slides, a seesaw, and more, as well as shade trees, seating, and a nearby water bubbler. The existing field has been irrigated and now includes a 10-foot tall, 30-foot long lacrosse wall, and the Tee-ball field has been rehabilitated with a new infield, backstop, bleachers, and players’ benches. The park has been equipped with LED lights, and security cameras will be added to the park to increase safety and security. Also included in the park is a new basketball court, a bathroom, storage shed, and concession stand. In addition, children and adults alike can enjoy a walking track that surrounds the site.
The Park also features a series of workout stations from playground equipment company Landscape Structures. These HealthBeat Outdoor Fitness Systems, which are for ages 13 and up, bring the best of the gym to the great outdoors. HealthBeat uses the latest exercise methodologies to provide a tailored workout for teens and adults of all fitness levels. Bristow Park offers the following systems: Squat Press, Chest/Back Press, Parallel Bars, Assisted Row/Push Up, and Ab Crunch/Leg Lift. While children play in the fenced-in playground, teenagers and adults can enjoy a workout.
Park-goers can park their vehicles in a new, off-street, on-site parking area, which has 15 spots.
Last year, Town Meeting members approved the funding for upgrades to some of the Town’s parks and playgrounds. Bristow Park is one of the results of this initiative.
“The Board of Selectmen and I are absolutely thrilled to invite all to attend, visit, and use the new playground and park at Bucchiere, which is also known as Bristow Park,” said Town Manager Crabtree. “I encourage children, parents, Town officials, and residents to take a few minutes out of their busy schedules to come to Bristow Park on Thursday evening, June 8 and help us celebrate the completion of this exciting project and the fruits of the Town’s support.”
"When I drove by Bristow Park the other day, I couldn't help but smile,” said Youth and Recreation Director Greg Nickolas. “Seeing all the young families playing on the new structures while some middle school kids were playing basketball on the new court was a great sight. This is the way it's supposed to be in Saugus. I commend the Town Manager for his leadership in addressing these quality of life issues in our Town."
The ceremony will take place at Bucchiere/Bristow Street Park at 23 Bristow St., Saugus on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 7 p.m.
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About The Town of Saugus
The Town of Saugus, Massachusetts, is a family-friendly, historic neighborhood Town located along the north shore, ten miles north of Boston. First settled in 1629, Saugus is home to historic sites, top-tier public services, and a thriving business community. Strong community support, a forward-thinking approach to town government, rich recreational opportunities, affordable choices, and easy access to all the amenities that Boston has to offer – they all contribute to make Saugus a Town where businesses flourish and families make their home.