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A Beautiful Day for a Beautiful Event!

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The new playground at George B. Salter Grove was officially opened on Saturday, October 26th, 2019 by Mayor Joseph J. Solomon, joined at the ribbon cutting by (left to right, above) Sen. Michael J. McCaffrey, Councilman Anthony Sinapi, Councilwoman Donna Travis, (Mayor), FoSG Coordinator Peter Becker, Rep. Joseph McNamara, and Councilman Rick Corley.

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Lynn Salter McCauley was FoSG’s delightful special guest for this neighborhood celebration, providing a link to the park’s naming after her grandfather. The photo below is from a sign unveiling event in May 1967 with (L-to-R) Warren L. Salter (Lynn’s father), Olive Salter (Lynn’s grandmother), and RI Governor John Chafee.

L-to-R: Warren L. Salter, Olive Salter, RI Gov. John Chafee

 

The new playground got a real workout, with spillover to its ADA path.

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Join Us for a Neighborhood Celebration!

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After three and a half years of hard work with our partners at DEM, the City of Warwick, and private contractors, the new playground and repaired causeway have proven very popular successes. We deserve to celebrate with you, our supporters, and the kids deserve to try out the playground equipment!

On Saturday, October 26th, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., join us for a potluck neighborhood celebration. Cover band Salter’s Groove will be performing. These local musicians have always wanted to play in the park they are named after, and we are delighted that they are going to be providing the entertainment.

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Donuts and cider will be available.

Please walk to the park if possible—parking will be very limited!

The rain date is Saturday November 2nd, 2019 from 2 to 4 pm.

Questions? Email us at friendsofsaltergrove@gmail.com. Thank you!

Playground Opens Unofficially!

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Children were quick to take advantage of the new playground’s unofficial opening on Friday, September 20th. The two swing sets include standard sling seats with a great view of the Bay, as well as toddler and ADA seats.

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Improved Access and Road Safety

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The City’s DPW is preparing an ADA-compliant parking area and path to provide wheelchair access to the new playground.

RIDOT has installed new signs alerting drivers to the pedestrian crossing on the Parkway. The City has begun working with RIDOT regarding a guardrail between the Parkway and the new playground.

Making the New Playground Safe

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FoSg blog post (7-26-19 4)DPW crew spreading gravel to ensure proper drainage of the play area.

FoSg blog post (7-26-19 5)Next, a layer of engineered wood fiber was added over geotextile to create a safe play surface. Wheel chairs can travel over the fiber, once compacted.

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New Playground Takes Shape

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IMG_4499Installation of the new playground equipment at Salter Grove was mostly completed on Friday, July 19th, but it is far from safe to play on. A wood fiber play surface and ADA access path have yet to be installed.

Visitors should not enter the construction area until City officials declare it safe to do so.

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