Location: Quincy, MA
Client: Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs and the Quincy Housing Authority
Team: Stantec, LEC Environmental Consultants, Surveying and Mapping Consultants (SMC)

In July of 2019, BRR completed the renovation of Jean Kennedy Playground for the Quincy Housing Authority. Located in the city’s coastal Germantown neighborhood, the renovated space includes a half basketball court, gathering areas for families, accessible walkways, and a brand-new playground. Play equipment for both toddlers and older children is set on bright, geometrically patterned poured in place safety surfacing. Whimsical star shaped concrete benches on top of play turf not only provide seating for adults, but also serve as another climbing and play element for children. A variety of salt tolerant and native plants, selected to thrive near saltwater, provide shade for all visitors. Abstractly scored concrete ties in with the play surfacing patterns. Bright flame orange picnic tables add a pop of color to the gathering spaces. The renovated playground provides a much needed outdoor recreational area for the residents of Germantown.