Ribbon Cuttings for Two New Playgrounds in Town

A new structure at Aspen ParkIt’s a lucky time to be a kid in Scarsdale. This week, after years of planning, the Village celebrated the opening of two new playgrounds – one at Aspen Park and another at Willow Park. Both are ambitious, colorful and sure to capture the imaginations of children and caregivers too.

In addition to the usual, such as slides and stairs, there are fun features including mirrors, sound boards, playhouses, tunnels, stepping stones, an abacus, bouncy chairs, things to drive and more. There is so much to explore.

What’s better, is the two playgrounds are completely different, in color, size, shapes and features – so we encourage you to venture out to both.

Aspen Park
Hundreds of children already enjoyed the new Aspen Park playground, which was officially unveiled at a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday June 1, 2026.

The new park, produced by Playworld Systems, is expansive and includes two large play structures with climbing equipment and slides for younger and older kids. There are two sets of swings – one for babies and another for bigger kids – and plenty of room to run around between the two structures.

Ribbon cutting at Aspen Park
Before the ceremony on Monday, we came upon a birthday party with pizza and ice cream in the park. Mayor Justin Arest offered thanks to so many people who helped to realize the new $360,000 playground. On the list are Recreation Superintendent Brian Gray, Assistant Superintendent Bob Kaczmerack, the Village Managers office, the Village Board of Trustees and the Secor Farms Neighborhood Association headed by Jennifer Fischman and Alena Markley, Stephanie Laubert and Emily Sirotkin and neighbors who provided input about community needs for the playground’s design.

Go see it yourself – between Aspen Road, Springdale Road and Ridgedale Road in Scarsdale.

Climmbing fun at Aspen Park

Willow ParkA new apparatus at Willow Park
On Tuesday afternoon June 2, 2026, many of the same players were on hand to cut the ribbon on the new playground at Willow Park, behind the Girl Scout House on Wayside Lane. As you can’t see the location from the street, it feels like a secret treasure, nestled in a shady Lots to see and do at Willow Parkgrove. This one features equipment in bright red and chartreuse – along with four adult size bouncing chairs, that will be a hit with visitors of all sizes.

Also with a budget of $360,000, it includes two large climbing structures and nice sets of swings for toddlers and bigger kids.

At the ceremony, the Mayor restated the Village’s commitment to updating the infrastructure and continuing on with a series of playground replacements … Next up is Davis Park.

In addition to the trustees, Village managers and recreation department staff, Daniela Retelny and Claudia Freidman from the Fox Meadow Neighborhood Association who played a big part in planning the new facility were also on hand.

A wide red slide was too tempting to resist – and some of the adults took a spin down it.

Whoosh - a ride down the slide