Booster Park Playground Renovations Swing into a Virginia Recreation and Park Society Award Win
By: Orange County Communications Department
Our Parks & Recreation Department has become somewhat accustomed to bringing home hardware from the Virginia Recreation and Park Society (VRPS) Annual Conference; prior to this year, they've earned three awards over the past two years, with additional wins in 2013, 2016, and 2018! However, this success has only motivated them to continue to find new ways to dream big and achieve bigger. At this year ’ s conference, they extended their streak with an award in the Best New Renovation/Addition (Parks, Playgrounds, Blueways, Greenways or Trails) category for the improvements made to Booster Park ’ s playground in the fall of 2022. A highlight of the improvements was the addition of four bays of bench - style swings. This amenity was often requested by patrons since previously only toddler - style swings
Parks & Recreation staff receive the award at the VRPS Conference in James City County. Pictured L to R: Programs & Facilities Supervisor Joe Falin, Director Tim Moubray, Recreation Programmer Matthew Hottle.
were available. Additional improvements included a variety of climbing and balance equipment, a barrel spinner, new surfacing and borders, and a general increase in footprint to safely accommodate greater numbers of users. The improvements have been well - received by park - goers.
We can ’ t wait to see what ’ s in store for the future of Parks & Recreation in Orange County!
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