This past month, the city staff was notified that its submission for the Community Parks and Playgrounds grant to build a play structure on the boards was included in the Maryland Capital budget for this fiscal year. The Department of Natural Resources offers the $120,500 grant to state municipalities to create or restore parks or other playgrounds.
But before breaking ground, the state Board of Public Works must approve the project later this summer.
“We’ve never had a ‘permanent’ playground on the boardwalk, so this would be a first, and, if successful, it will be the only,” city Recreation and Parks Director Susan Petito said.
Because of beach restrictions imposed by the state, no structure beyond the building limit line can have permanent footings. Currently, there is only one permanent play structure on the beach – the dinosaur bones on the beach near Third Street.
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Playground is a great idea for the beach.
ReplyDeleteNeed plenty of seating for the adults.
don't give one dime to a city that is so anti-American it's crazy! Ocean city has turned into a cesspool of garbage! They have a lot of gall asking for more money...💰💰💰💰🚫
ReplyDeleteAnother playground ? How about needed road repairs and other needed projects?
ReplyDeleteWe have plenty of playgrounds everywhere , a pure waste of money . Put up 100 basketball hoops you'll make the hood happy.