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Playscape News & Events
* December 2017: Read about our October 1 Fall Family Festival and elements that have been installed at the Playscape over the past year in our Winter 2017 newsletter.
* October 1: Fall Family Festival. Our second Fall Family Festival is coming up and will feature several groups and activities ... complete details available on our Fall Family Festival page.
* 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.
* December 2016: Our Goric accessible carousel and community swing have been installed! These two elements are key components of the Playscape's accessibility strategy, allowing disabled children to enjoy playing with peers with limited intervention from parents or professionals. Both the swing and the Carousel provide the vestibular stimulation so important for all children, both disabled and typically-developing, in a safe and predictable way. For photos of the installation of these new elements, visit our December 2016 photos page.
* October 1: Fall Family Festival. Our second Fall Family Festival is coming up and will feature several groups and activities ... complete details available on our Fall Family Festival page.
* 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.
* December 2016: Our Goric accessible carousel and community swing have been installed! These two elements are key components of the Playscape's accessibility strategy, allowing disabled children to enjoy playing with peers with limited intervention from parents or professionals. Both the swing and the Carousel provide the vestibular stimulation so important for all children, both disabled and typically-developing, in a safe and predictable way. For photos of the installation of these new elements, visit our December 2016 photos page.
The Playscape in the Media
"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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"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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