PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city of Pittsfield Department of Community Development Recreation Program has announced the return of the Parks Summer Playground Program at three city parks for six weeks beginning Monday, July 11.

 

The Summer Playground Program offers a variety of recreation activities for Pittsfield children ages 6 to 13 free of charge.

 

Playground leaders create safe, supervised and fun-filled environments with activities including sports, games, arts and crafts, and nature activities.

 

Hours of operation will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The program runs through Friday, Aug. 19. Playground leaders will be stationed at Clapp Park, Durant Park and TheCommon. The program is designed to provide "drop-in" activities for children and is not a substitute for day camp or childcare.

 

"The Summer Playground Program offers even more than a fun time – it fosters self-esteem and friendships and provides participants with positive and caring role models," said Becky Manship, recreation and special events coordinator. "It lets parents feel good about sending their children to their neighborhood playground, knowing that there will be supervision."

 

For more information, contact Manship at 499-9371.