Updates and reconstruction of two local playgrounds at or near completion

Renovations, replacements and reconstructions of two East Northport playgrounds are at or near completion, with new equipment at Kew Avenue Park now available and open to the public, and work at the playground at John J. Walsh Memorial Park expected to be finished by this time next week, weather permitting.

An old piece of equipment was removed and replaced at Kew Avenue Park, on the corner of Kew Avenue and Poe Place, thanks to years of advocacy by East Northport resident Karen Steinhaus, and Environmental Open Space and Park Improvement funds approved by the Town of Huntington earlier this year.

A nearby playground reconstruction at John J. Walsh Memorial Park, adjacent to the East Northport Library, is expected to be completed next week if the weather cooperates; installation of the rubber top/color course requires it to be sunny and above 50 degrees out.

The completely reconstructed playground includes multiple slides, play panels, swings and climbers. Special inclusive elements include a rubberized surface, ramps and accessible swings. The full playground renovation also includes new fencing and, according to Town of Huntington officials, cost approximately $500,000.