Rash Field Park: Repair Update - Sept 28, 2023
We are so sorry for the temporary closure of the Adventure Play Towers. We have heard your feedback about the time it is taking for repairs and wanted to provide the Rash Field Park community with an update on the situation.
Currently, there is a tear in the stainless steel slide, and the manufacturer insisted the slide be closed until it could be repaired, viewing it as a major safety issue. The repair requires a high-quality welder with the necessary specialized equipment to not only patch but improve the weak point of the metal to ensure the safety of children who enjoy playing on it.
Over the past two weeks, the Waterfront Partnership and Baltimore City Recreation and Parks have met with the original playground equipment manufacturer while also contacting potential contractors capable of high-quality repair. While access to the playground equipment was fenced off for safety concerns, someone broke in and opened a hole in the equipment. That is also being repaired as soon as possible.
We did not anticipate this problem to take as long to fix as it has; however, WPB and BCRP are committed to securing a long-lasting solution for the playground equipment while prioritizing the safety of park users.
Again, we are so sorry for the disappointment this closure has caused to parents and children who love the park and play features as we do. We are pressing hard for the slide to be repaired and reopened as quickly as possible and will send an update when we know for certain that the slide and towers will be open for safe play again.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and ask for your patience during this time. We have been happy to see that the additional programming and play equipment in other areas has been enjoyed by many during these repairs.
The Waterfront Partnership and our collaborators across the city have some exciting announcements for winter events coming soon. We hope to see you during Harbor Harvest Children's Fall Festival on October 22nd, which will be held at Rash Field Park!
