Old Rochester Regional Superintendent of Schools Mike Nelson and Marion Town Administrator Geoff Gorman have announced the recent completion of a playground addition project at Sippican Elementary School.
The added equipment includes a new multipurpose structure with various slides, climbing structures, a bridge, overhead rung climbers and other features, as well as a six-swing bay.
The new equipment was funded through capital funding designated for the playground project by the Town of Marion and a $50,000 donation from Tabor Academy.
The equipment was added to the playground behind the Sippican School building. The project was completed in March and has since been opened for use by elementary students. In addition to Sippican students, the playground is also accessible to the community seven days per week.
“This playground structure is a wonderful new addition to our Sippican grounds, and we are excited to have it open to not only our students but all Marion children,” Nelson said. “I am grateful to the Town of Marion and Tabor Academy for their contributions to this project. I would also like to thank Facilities Director Eugene Jones for his work guiding this project through the planning and installation process and the Marion Department of Public Works for its assistance and support.”
“We are very appreciative of Tabor Academy’s donation, which helped to make this project possible,” Gorman said. “The playground is a valuable gathering space for our community, and we look forward to seeing the equipment used by Marion’s families for years to come.”