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Playscape News & Events
* June 2020: Playscape Status. The Playscape at Ripley is the outdoor play space for Concord Children's Center's Ripley program. In accordance with state health guidelines and out of concern for children's safety, during Concord Children's Center's summer program from June 29-August 21, all play equipment is closed to the public. The Playscape grounds and surrounding play areas are closed to the public from 8AM-5PM, Monday-Thursday, and 8AM-1PM on Friday. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to the time when the Playscape can again be shared with the public.
* September 2019: Fall Family Festival. Our fourth annual Fall Family Festival was a huge success … for photos, check out the Fall Family Festival page.
* December 2017: Read about our 2017 Fall Family Festival and elements that have been installed at the Playscape over the past year in our Winter 2017 newsletter.
* May 2017: A big THANK YOU to the group of Willard fifth graders who chose to spend yesterday afternoon's Fifth Grade Service Day working at the Playscape! The students weeded the raised beds, removed sand from the dry streambed, removed invasives, and installed fences around some plants that needed protection.
* April 2017: Our thanks to Concord Town Meeting for approving the granting of $6,000 of Community Preservation Act funds to the Playscape to replace nine trees that were destroyed in last August's tornado. The trees are part of the natural pathway on the site and are integral to the Playscape's design and landscape.
* September 2019: Fall Family Festival. Our fourth annual Fall Family Festival was a huge success … for photos, check out the Fall Family Festival page.
* December 2017: Read about our 2017 Fall Family Festival and elements that have been installed at the Playscape over the past year in our Winter 2017 newsletter.
* May 2017: A big THANK YOU to the group of Willard fifth graders who chose to spend yesterday afternoon's Fifth Grade Service Day working at the Playscape! The students weeded the raised beds, removed sand from the dry streambed, removed invasives, and installed fences around some plants that needed protection.
* April 2017: Our thanks to Concord Town Meeting for approving the granting of $6,000 of Community Preservation Act funds to the Playscape to replace nine trees that were destroyed in last August's tornado. The trees are part of the natural pathway on the site and are integral to the Playscape's design and landscape.
The Playscape in the Media
"Playscape at Ripley Hosts Fall Family Festival," WickedLocal.com, October 10, 2017.
"Playscape at Ripley Offers New Accessible Play Elements," Concord Journal, January 5, 2017.
"Ripley Playscape to Host Festival, Raise Funds After Tornado," Concord Journal, September 22, 2016.
"Concord Works to Finish Playscape," WickedLocal.com, October 22, 2016.
"Concord Playscape Offers Something for Everyone," Sharon Tully, Concord Journal, June 17, 2015.
"Seniors Invited to Free Discovery Day at Park," Concord Journal, June 4, 2015.
"Playscape at Ripley to Hold Free Discovery Day in Concord," Concord Journal, May 22, 2015.
"'Discovery Day' Draws More Than 200," Concord Journal, May 14, 2015.
"Concord's Playscape at Ripley Announces Opening of Phase 2," WickedLocal.com, October 3, 2014.
"Eagle Scout Helps Playscape at Ripley," Concord Journal, October 2, 2014.
"Friends of Playscape to Celebrate Solstice," Concord Journal, December 19, 2013.
"Grant to Help with Playscape," Concord Journal, June 10, 2013.
"Minuteman Students Volunteer at Playscape," WickedLocal.com, June 10, 2013.
"Horticulture/Landscape Technology Students from Minuteman High School Help to Create the Playscape at Ripley in Concord," Judy Bass, Concord Patch, June 2, 2013.
"Nature-Based Playground Coming to Life in Concord," Kimberly Hooper, Concord Journal, November 13, 2012.
"PHOTOS: Playscape at Ripley in Concord," WickedLocal.com, November 6, 2012.
"Walk at Gowing's Swamp and Ripley's Playscape," WickedLocal.com, September 29, 2012.
"A Nature Park for Kids," Concord Journal, May 24, 2012.
"Playscape Design Workshop February 5," Pat Nelson, Concord Journal, February 3, 2011.
"Connecting Kids with Nature," Pat Nelson, Concord Journal, December 2, 2010.
"Kids Need Nature-Based Play Spaces," Pat Nelson, Guest Commentary, Concord Journal, November 11, 2010.
"Swamp Walk Connects Children with Nature," Pat Nelson, Concord Journal, October 21, 2010.
"Work to Begin on Playscape," Pat Nelson, Concord Journal, June 10, 2010.
"Kids Can Play Naturally," Pat Nelson, Guest Commentary, Concord Journal, January 22, 2010.
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"Playscape at Ripley Offers New Accessible Play Elements," Concord Journal, January 5, 2017.
"Ripley Playscape to Host Festival, Raise Funds After Tornado," Concord Journal, September 22, 2016.
"Concord Works to Finish Playscape," WickedLocal.com, October 22, 2016.
"Concord Playscape Offers Something for Everyone," Sharon Tully, Concord Journal, June 17, 2015.
"Seniors Invited to Free Discovery Day at Park," Concord Journal, June 4, 2015.
"Playscape at Ripley to Hold Free Discovery Day in Concord," Concord Journal, May 22, 2015.
"'Discovery Day' Draws More Than 200," Concord Journal, May 14, 2015.
"Concord's Playscape at Ripley Announces Opening of Phase 2," WickedLocal.com, October 3, 2014.
"Eagle Scout Helps Playscape at Ripley," Concord Journal, October 2, 2014.
"Friends of Playscape to Celebrate Solstice," Concord Journal, December 19, 2013.
"Grant to Help with Playscape," Concord Journal, June 10, 2013.
"Minuteman Students Volunteer at Playscape," WickedLocal.com, June 10, 2013.
"Horticulture/Landscape Technology Students from Minuteman High School Help to Create the Playscape at Ripley in Concord," Judy Bass, Concord Patch, June 2, 2013.
"Nature-Based Playground Coming to Life in Concord," Kimberly Hooper, Concord Journal, November 13, 2012.
"PHOTOS: Playscape at Ripley in Concord," WickedLocal.com, November 6, 2012.
"Walk at Gowing's Swamp and Ripley's Playscape," WickedLocal.com, September 29, 2012.
"A Nature Park for Kids," Concord Journal, May 24, 2012.
"Playscape Design Workshop February 5," Pat Nelson, Concord Journal, February 3, 2011.
"Connecting Kids with Nature," Pat Nelson, Concord Journal, December 2, 2010.
"Kids Need Nature-Based Play Spaces," Pat Nelson, Guest Commentary, Concord Journal, November 11, 2010.
"Swamp Walk Connects Children with Nature," Pat Nelson, Concord Journal, October 21, 2010.
"Work to Begin on Playscape," Pat Nelson, Concord Journal, June 10, 2010.
"Kids Can Play Naturally," Pat Nelson, Guest Commentary, Concord Journal, January 22, 2010.
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