Children in West Long Beach can soon enjoy a new playground at Silverado Park.
The revamped $2.45 million project is set to officially open at noon on Sept. 12 with a ceremony held by the city, which will include Mayor Rex Richardson and Councilmember Roberto Uranga.
Silverado Park’s new playground replaces the one at the northwest edge of the park and expands the play area from 5,800 square feet to just over 8,100 square feet. It includes two portions: one meant for children between 2 and 5 and another for children between 5 and 12.
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At a groundbreaking for the playground in March, neighbor Darlene Castillo said the project “has been a longtime due.”…