CARRBORO, NC -- The Carrboro Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Resources Department (RPCRD) is excited to announce the upcoming replacement of playground equipment at Baldwin Park, 400 Broad St.
The new playground design will feature a main play structure catering to children ages 2-5 and 6-12 years old, with inclusive elements incorporated to enhance accessibility for all users. These upgrades will provide a more engaging, safe, and inclusive environment for families in the community.
The Town of Carrboro looks forward to completing this project and enhancing Baldwin Park as a welcoming and vibrant space for all residents. During the improvements, the playground area will be closed through June 2025. The Baldwin Park Community Garden, pavilion, and basketball court will remain open to the public.
About Baldwin Park and the Playground Improvements
Located in a historically Black neighborhood, Baldwin Park spans 2.5 acres and provides vital recreational space for the community. Baldwin Park is named in honor of Henry W. Baldwin, who originally donated the land to St. Joseph C.M.E. Church. The church later sold the property to the Town of Carrboro with the request that it be named after Baldwin.
Community engagement played a key role in shaping the playground improvement project. The RPCRD hosted an engagement event specifically for residents within a 10-minute walkshed of the park. Additionally, a survey was conducted to assess park usage and community preferences. Findings revealed that 70% of respondents favored playground improvements over other amenities.
The RPCRD collaborated closely with the Town's Planning Department to develop a walkshed map of Baldwin Park, ensuring outreach efforts were targeted effectively. The department also partnered with the Communication & Engagement Department to design and distribute surveys. Town of Carrboro employees went door to door distributing flyers that included details about the survey and an invitation to a community feedback event.
The $277,000 project is under contract with Barrs Recreation of Pittsboro, NC.
