Beachgrounds Park in South Hadley, Massachusetts was designed by Stantec and Banwell Architects and constructed in 2009 with $824,200. The park renovations on the banks of the Connecticut River included retaining maple trees for shade, adding bleachers and a backstop, playground equipment and rubber mulch, stairs and ramp from the parking lot, a picnic pergola near the renovated bathrooms, a spray park and more playground equipment, and black vinyl fencing and gates, with views from the picnic area to the playground.

1. Beachgrounds ParkOn the banks of the Connecticut River, South Hadley, MassachusettsDesigned : Stantec & Banwell Architects 2008Project Manger: Jeffrey Goller - StantecConstructed : Gardner Construction & Industrial Services 2009Contact: Andy Rogers – Recreation Director - 413-538-5039Funding: $500,000 State Urban Self-Help Grant Construction Budget: $824,200

2. Final Master Plan

3. Retained Maple for Shade

4. Bleachers & Backstop

5. Play Equipment & Rubber Mulch

6. Stairs & Ramp from Parking Lot

7. Picnic Pergola at Bathrooms

8. Spray Park & Play Equipment

9. Renovated Bathrooms

10. Black Vinyl Fencing & Gates

11. View from Picnic Area to Playground