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Hedgehog Park LWCF Improvements

Salem

Description

Construction has started on the grant-funded Hedgehog Park improvements — new parking lot, waterless bathrooms and an ADA-inclusive playground. The committee voted to advance the plans to Crayton and the Town Council.

Impact summary

Salem residents will see a new parking area, modern restrooms and an accessible playground when the park opens Memorial Day weekend 2026.

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
0
Total mentions
1

Recorded in the meeting · Recreation Advisory Committee

Discussed

Last discussed Apr 9, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Apr 9, 2026

Recreation Advisory Committee - Apr 9, 2026

Construction has started on the grant-funded Hedgehog Park improvements — new parking lot, waterless bathrooms and an ADA-inclusive playground. The committee voted to advance the plans to Crayton and the Town Council.

Related issues (1)

Hedgehog Park LWCF Grant Project

The state grant reviewer said Salem's next funding application would score low without an updated, data-driven master plan for Hedgehog Park. The town was hoping for money to extend parking and make the playground ADA accessible. The park still opens June 20 with the current round of improvements nearly done.

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