PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Durant Park splash pad project has been boosted by more than $200,000 in state funds.
A 700-square-foot outdoor water attraction is planned for the 2.1-acre park at 30 John St. City officials hope to have it operational by summertime.
On Tuesday, the City Council accepted $215,980 from Berkshire Regional Planning Commission to install a stormwater treatment system on Francis Avenue and a splash pad at the park.
“This is a really easy thing, I think, for most of us to support, at least for me. It’s a good investment for the neighborhood. The West Side has been asking for this for a long time,” Ward 6 Councilor Dina Lampiasi said.