Hyatt Playground News and Community Planting Day

Hyatt Playground will be closed beginning Sunday night May1 through Thursday May 5 while the Village completes the final stages of construction. They will paint the basketball court and walkways and residents are asked to avoid using the playground area until the paint dries.

On Friday May 13 there will be a grand opening celebration of the Hyatt Playground from 6 to 8 pm with a DJ, balloon animals, face painting, cotton candy and ice cream. The event is free and everyone is invited to attend.

Community Planting Day

On Saturday May 14 from 10 am to 4 pm the village will celebrate Arbor Day and Earth Day with a community planting day at Harwood Park.

In conjunction with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation "Trees for Tribs Program," the Village of Scarsdale and the Friends of the Scarsdale Parks have secured an additional 250 native trees and shrubs for this 11-acre park along the South Fox Meadow Brook, part of the Bronx River watershed system that feeds into the East River and the Long Island Sound. Planting day is part of a comprehensive watershed restoration project designed to preserve and protect the sensitive watershed ecosystems, water quality, tree canopy and wildlife.

They are asking for your help to plant 250 native trees and shrubs. All individuals, families, youth groups, civic groups and businesses are welcome to take part in the 2nd Annual Community Planting Day event. This is your chance to participate in the conservation of our natural environment. Naturalists from the Weinberg Nature Center will be on hand to provide educational activities for children.

Location: Along Fox Meadow Brook in the Brewster Road-Harwood Wetland (meet at the north end of the Scarsdale High School gravel parking lot).

Pre-registration is required (In person at the Village Hall Recreation Department or online at www.scarsdale.com/recreation). For more information, visit www.scarsdale.com/recreation.