Mayor Evans celebrates completion of renovations at Norton Village Park Playground

Mayor Malik D. Evans held a ribbon cutting ceremony today to celebrate the completion of a nearly year-long renovation project at the Norton Village Park playground.

“As a father, I will tell you that you can’t underestimate the value of a good playground; and as the Mayor, I will tell you the same thing,” Mayor Evans said. “Playgrounds are as much a part of the city’s infrastructure as roads and bridges because they create safe and inviting spaces where children can have fun and learn to play well with others. Investing in the healthy development of our children moves us closer to creating a safe, equitable and prosperous Rochester by inspiring hope and delivering opportunity for everyone.”   

The Norton Village Park playground renovation project included the installation of new pre-teen and tot playsets, swings, rubberized surfacing and curb surrounds. The playground was relocated to the side of the Norton Village Lodge to increase visibility and proximity to the picnic area. A new path system and additional shade trees were also included in the project, as well as removal of aged basketball and tennis courts.

The nearly $500,000 renovation was paid for with funds from the City’s annual allotment from the U.S. Community Development Block Grant and performed by Titan Construction and RAVI Engineering.