Grafton is seeking opinions on new Super Park
The Grafton Recreation Commission is looking for public opinion on the newly resurrected Super Park, posting a survey and setting visioning sessions.
The original Super Park, constructed in the 1980s behind the then-police station and rehabbed in the 1990s, was community-built, with a rambling wooden structure, metal slides, features constructed from old tires and a gravel base. It was torn down in 2010 to make way for the new Grafton High School, along with a small skateboarding park.
Last month, the Select Board approved a $34,000 contract to design the long-delayed facility, proposed as part of the now under-construction Grafton Public Library expansion.
The online visioning survey seeking input into possible amenities, including water features, walking trails, gardens and possibly a pavilion, can be found at www.tinyurl.com/SuperParkSurvey1 until March 1. Community Outreach meetings will be held on March 4 and April 9, both at 7 p.m. in the Great Hall at One Grafton Common.
The town of Grafton’s website now has a page dedicated to information about the proposal.
Let me see if I understand this right – a town with no money; an under staffed police department; talking about budget cuts and teacher layoffs; seeking another five year prop 2 1/2 override; and we’re talking about this right now?! Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for the community having a super park, when and if the town can afford it. It’s about priorities.